What are dwarves-- [It takes a moment to recall that she won't know. Elves and dwarves weren't mythical folk in many countries on Earth, and apparently not in Hayame's lands either.]

They are like men, humans, but hairier and shorter and all very sturdily built. The men all have great beards, braided down to their waists. The women might as well, I don't know. [He turns his hand to stroke her cheek.]

They tend to thinking and inventing, being great crafters of tools and weapons.