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Hello there people! I'm here to ask a few questions about the effect of genetics and physical traits on dwarfs and other creatures, and, obviously, test a few theories !!FOR SCIENCE!!, should the answers to these questions be unavailable for now :

1. Are physical attributes inheritable? i.e. Will the child of two very strong dwarf have a better chance of being very strong himself

2. Do physical attributes affect skill and actions? i.e. Will a very strong dwarf actually hit harder than a weak one, knowing that the two are in the exact same condition

3. What are the chances of genetic traits passing from the parents to the child? i.e. What are the chances of two blue-eyed parents having a blue-eyed child

4. What are the optimal genetic traits for livestock and other animals, should I decide to start a selective-breeding program? i.e. Which traits makes a cow give me more meat when I butcher it

5. Do attributes augment through training? i.e. Will a dwarf constantly hauling huge boulders become stronger over-time, or are attributes locked

6. How to make two dwarf love each other so that selective breeding becomes possible?

7. Can genetic affect "mental" skills (Such as persuasion, doctoring, intimidation...)?

This is it. Thanks in advance!