Duergar, or gray dwarves, are the Underdark cousins of shield dwarves. They were enslaved by Illithids for millenia and transformed into their current form. They are about 4 feet tall, but unlike other dwarves, they’re wiry and lean, their limbs corded with tough muscle. Their skincolours range between different tones of gray. Both genders are generally bald, though males sport dark gray beards and moustache.

They harbor bitterness and hatred towards the shield dwarves and their Underdark rivals, but are willing to trade with almost any race. They’re grim and hardworking people with hardly any pleasures in life. Most adventuring Duergar are outcasts who adventure to survive.