Dwarf

Dwarves are a race of short, stout folk who inhabit the Iron Hills as well as the Blue Mountains. They have a love for stone and minerals and a deep dislike for the Elves. They live underground in the mines and in Dwarf Houses and are also known for their appreciation of Ale and cooked meats. Dwarves have randomly selected patronymic names and a variety of different skins, but they all have one thing in common: their rather impressive beards.

Behavior
Dwarves move around their underground habitats, preferring to stay away from the sunlight of the upper world. They occasionally produce a piece of meat or a mug of ale seemingly from nowhere and consume it, healing themselves in the process.

Dwarves defend themselves and their land with unwavering strength, fighting off any evil creatures and players that threaten them with Dwarven dagger. Yet they are a trustworthy and friendly race at heart, and if your alignment is good they will speak to you freely and treat you as one of their own.

Spawning
Dwarves naturally spawn and despawn in a similar manner to hostile mobs. They have some spawning restrictions: a Dwarf will only spawn below layer 60, if the light level is greater than 9, and if the block below him is stone-type. Dwarf women only spawn in Dwarf Houses.

Dwarves that are bound to a specific structure, for example a Dwarf House or a Dwarven Tower (but not a Dwarven Mine) will not despawn. Also, Dwarven Towers and Blue Mountains Strongholds can spawn more Dwarves over time if the initial Dwarves need to be replaced, and in this scenario there is a different set of spawning conditions.

Drops
When slain, Dwarves usually drop bones and may also drop a variety of other items, from food and drink to coal and torches. They will also sometimes drop more valuable materials such as iron and gold nuggets.