Endrin Stonehammer

Early Days of the Dwarven Empire
Endrin Stonehammer holds a position of legendary respect and reverence amongst the dwarven people. Working in concert with Orseck Garal, the renowned Paragon who moved the capital of the dwarven empire from Kal-Sharok to Orzammar, they laid the foundation for the present dwarven kingdom. When the Tevinter Imperium rose to power the Archon Darinius ventured into the Deep Roads to forge an alliance with the dwarven leaders. Stonehammer granted the magister a sweeping covenant and trade flourished between the dwarven kingdom and the Tevinter capital of Minrathous.

In time Garal moved the capital to Orzammar, ostensibly to oversee the commercial interests of the kingdom, though it may truly have been to escape the brewing tension and battling over succession in the Tevinter Imperium following the death of Darinius.

Becoming Paragon
Following Garal's death Stonehammer took the mantle of king of the dwarven people, expanding Orzammar, building Stonehammer Hall, and reorganizing The Provings to allow for more massive tournaments.

In recognition of his deeds, Stonehammer was named a Paragon on his deathbed, passing away before his own ancestral statue was completed. Stonehammer is also known as the First Paragon, presumably in honor of his position as "first among Paragons."

Influence in the Tevinter Imperium
Stonehammer's presence in the Imperium, and the alliance of the dwarven people with the magisters, created a bond that exists to this day. Based primarily on the mutually profitable Lyrium trade, dwarves hold a unique position in the Tevinter Imperium due to the covenant Stonehammer created with Darinius, existing as foreign dignitaries rather than citizens but with a voice in government through the dwarven Ambassadoria. Dwarven embassies exist in many cities in the Imperium with the greatest of them in Minrathous, housed in what was once the guest house of Stonehammer himself.