A dwarf? Well, duh. But is that a national affiliation of some kind, a race, a state of being? He decides it will become clear as they go — clearly, the most important characteristic of dwarves being discussed right now was the lack of dreams.

What did Varric expect? Nothing, probably. Just to sleep like a log and then get up.

'Seeing these is unusual in my culture but not unheard of,' he replies. Figuring they might be able to find some common ground with Matthias if they can't find any foothold with Varric. 'Were you able to speak much at all? Go swimming?'