[The Elf-warrior]

Dwarves: Homo Khazadus. This species is not of Eruian origin. This has led some to propose that Dwarves be classified in a separate genus. However, this has been rejected on the grounds that Linnaean taxonomy is based on morphology, not etiology. Dwarves are classified separately from Humans on the basis of a number of differences including the ubiquitous presence of facial hair on females, their 42 chromosomes, their smaller height, a tougher physiology, and their resistance to fading and Gollum Syndrome as a side effect of shadow-realm transportation devices, and the disproportionate number of men born among them.

Dwarf DNA may be the key to unlocking the secrets of the universe. An ancient legend says that a great computer said that the answer to life, the universe, and everything was “42.” Although the exact question is unknown, this is still an important piece of information. Researcher Author Adams claimed in a scientific paper published in the journal Plant Lore that hidden in Dwarvish DNA is accurate and concise instructions for programming a Sony SLV-N700 Hi-Fi VHS VCR. Programming VCR's is a task that only people whose mechanical aptitudes are 2.3 standard deviations above the mean can do. This discovery corroborates the idea that the secrets of the universe are hidden in Dwarven DNA. Further research is needed.

Studies of Dwarven height show an approximate statistical mean of 4 feet 5 inches. This is less than six inches less than the average heights of the smallest subgroups of Homo Sapiens, the Mbuti and Baka tribes. But apparently, the statistical mean is skewed right due to the unsociable nature of the Petty Dwarves, thus causing them to be statistically underrepresented.

The livers and digestive systems of the Dwarves are very resistant to poisons, including alcohol. This is because the Valar designed them to handle the Morgothian threat. Dwarves were also designed to be very hardy, but contrary to popular belief, they are not natural sprinters. On the contrary, they are 2.5 standard deviations above the mean at enduring long marches under strenuous conditions.

Dwarves are also resistant, although not entirely immune, to the deleterious effects of bearing loop of metal shadow-realm transportation devices. The only pronounced effect noted in the historical records from holding Rings of Power was an inflaming of a desire for gold and other precious thing and an increase in irritability when they didn't have them. No tendency to unusual throat sounds was noted.

A survey by Tra Lally showed that approximately 69% of Dwarves born are men. He theorized that this is due to hormonal secretions during pregnancy. Further research is needed.