Hillblood Dwarrow

Hillbloods have very material clan names and take much lighter on clan names than their Azarblood Dwarrow brethren. They usually take new clan names if suddenly another fits more. A clan name might change after a particular deed done by the Hillblood, or they might take one that fits their life-profession more. It is honourable when a clan name survives more than four generations. Examples: Frostbeard, Brawndwill, Steepbarrow, Irondwell, Marshaxe   Female Names Examples: Ilde, Riswyn, Anda, Rila, Falin   Male Names Examples: Adrik, Baern, Dain, Rolo, Fingar

Hillbloods take pride in their variety of appearances, and they do come with any colour of skin and hair. They generally have rounder faces and are wider not only over their shoulders but around their waists, but one must not be fooled by their physique: their muscles are hardened by the daily work they do, and a common saying is that "if a Hillblood looks like they ate a whole boar for dinner, count on the spirit of the boar to still be within them".   Generally, the females are a bit paler than the males because of their working customs.

Professions are split between the genders, and some are more common in each than the others. Female Hillbloods work the mines as both workers and overseers, while many male Hillbloods take to the fields. Livestock are taken care of by the younger generations, independent of gender.   While females can work the fields and the males work the mines, these are few and have to work harder to prove themselves than their counterparts.

Hillbloods marry in big ceremonies, and these are celebrated by the entire village. A Hillblood couple likely get married after at most a year, generally no more than 6 months, together. It is a promise of loyalty and of equal work, and these relationships will only break if one of the Hillbloods move away and the other stays. As long as they are within the same village, they are married.

Hillbloods speak Common, but because of their wide-stretched communities and welcoming attitudes, some have basic understanding of other prominent languages of the travellers that usually pass through.

Hillbloods are respectful and welcoming, as long as one faces them the same way. When visitors arrive, they are invited to stay at the homes of the Hillbloods, but this is not to be considered a service. One must always pay them back in work, and if dinner is served in the house, the guest is always expected to contribute with either ingredients they caught or got themselves, or in the crafting of the dinner itself.

Hillbloods dress comfortably and pay little to no attention to their "fashion". If it lasts you through a year of work, it is worth the cost. Generally, all Hillblood-made clothing is sturdy and last for an incredible amount of time and through incredibly rough conditions.

Hard work is the key ideal for the Hillbloods. To live in a community, one must contribute to the community. Laziness is punished socially and can seriously harm a person's prospects with Hillbloods. Even within their own, individuals who "slack off" or live on others, can be kicked out of the communities. They can find their way to another Hillblood community, but their life there will be hard as they have to prove themselves.   Hillbloods travel very little and have no interest in it. They do however love travellers and trading, and are one of the most welcoming peoples in this regard. While they value all wares, they especially respect those that the seller has made, or been apart of making, themselves, and takes this as a proof of their hard work. The value is not determined by the cost of the material, but the craftsmanship and time dedicated to produce the product.