All the dwarves in the Estian nobility are hill dwarves. Their mountain dwarf cousins live in much smaller societies far from the city-states and mostly do not interact with the politics of the League. Dwarven society is matrilineal, with the oldest daughter inheriting them. Sons can only become Jarl or Chieftain if they do not have any sisters. However, dwarves have fewer children on average than humans, and thus it is not that uncommon for males to inherit.
The highest dwarven title is that of Greatjarl, but there has not been a Greatjarl since the Empire invaded Estia in the year 841 AUC. The second highest title is Jarl, and only a single Jarldom remains today, that of Myrknes. The lowest ruling title is that of Chief. There are several dwarven chiefs left, who rule over small dominions.
Clan Greatbraid
By the Sword
Holds the Jarldom of Myrknes, a rank equal to a county. They are the highest ranking dwarven noble house in the League.
Murkla Greatbraid
(dwarf, LN, 102):
Jarl Murkla is the current head of Clan Greatbraid.
Stremel Ironscream
(dwarf barbarian, NG, 94):
Jarl Murkla's husband. Was born on the mainland.
Kaisa Greatbraid
(dwarf, TN, 44):
Eldest daughter of Jarl Stremel and Lady Murkla.
Clan Dragonbrand
Scale and Tooth
Clan Dragonbrand are the once-glorious remnants of the ruling house of the dwarven kingdom that held Estia before the Empire invaded. They have since dwindled from being Greatjarls of Estia into only holding the Chiefdom of Kundamar.
Runhilde Dragonbrand
(dwarf, NE, 91):
Chief Runhilde was married to Ragnar, but he went into an undiscovered part of the Kundarmar cave systems and have not been heard from since.
Sirja Dragonbrand
(dwarf, LN, 76):
When Chief Runhilde's husband was declared dead, she somewhat scandalously married her dead husband's sister.
Runvaldis Dragonbrand
(dwarf, LN, 48):
Married Chief Eirik after they met at a summer solstice feast in Myrknes.
Bodvar Dragonbrand
(dwarf barbarian, LE, 1398-1433):
Son of Chief Runhilde from her first marriage. He joined the Harbingers and was killed by adventurers on Palecliff.
Clan Truthweaver
At Your Service
Hakon Truthweaver
(dwarf, LG, 133):
The Chief of Jotunnadal. Swears fealty to Count Aurius of Greystone. He is a wise and fair ruler who has ruled for almost 70 years. He is ancient, with snow-white hair and beard, and almost deaf. He is also childless, and who will succeed him is unclear.
Clan Ambermane
Riches of the Sea
Clan Ambermane rules over Vargavakt in northern Cottenhorn. They are named for both their distinctive ginger hair color, and the fact that their lands are rich in amber.
Eirik Ambermane
(dwarf fighter, NG, 40):
Chief Eirik is the current ruler of Vargavakt.