At a Glance
Large, brutish, tusked humanoids
Subraces
None
Physical Characteristics
- Height
- 6'0'' - 7'2''
- Weight
- 200 - 600
- Skin Type
- Skin
- Skin Color
- Green, grey, leathery browns
- Eye Type
- Standard
- Eye Color
- Green, black, brown red
- Hair Type
- Hair
- Hair Color
- Brown, black, Red, Auburn, Green
- Physical Extras
- none
- Lifespan
- Ave 45; Max 65
- Language
- orcish
- Breeding
-
Human, Elf, Dwarf, Drow, Duergar, Merfolk, Giant, Dhampiel,
Half-Elf, Half-Orc, Half-Giant, Hanyou, Goblin, Kobold, Orc, Troll, Demon,
Angel, Succubus, Gulachin, Rawulf, Ursa, Ambar, Saurot
General Description and Biology
Huge and bulky creatures, Orcs seem to be built for strength and combat.
Their muscles have twice as many fibers as other races, making it easier for
them to gain bulk and strength in muscle. They are tall, between six and
seven feet, but some have been larger. They have thick skin that comes in
varying shades of green, gray and leathery looking browns. Some have
striping on their skin or mottling and splotched of color variation. Male
Orcs tend to be quite hairy, with thick hair on their chests, arms and legs,
however, they can't grow beards. They have long tusks much like those of a
boar and their teeth are jagged and sharp. Their ears are pointed much like
those of an elf. While brutish and build for strength, they are not stupid.
Their increased musculature is hard on their internal organs, making them
susceptible to heart failure or other internal organ failure.
Their muscles have twice as many fibers as other races, making it easier for
them to gain bulk and strength in muscle. They are tall, between six and
seven feet, but some have been larger. They have thick skin that comes in
varying shades of green, gray and leathery looking browns. Some have
striping on their skin or mottling and splotched of color variation. Male
Orcs tend to be quite hairy, with thick hair on their chests, arms and legs,
however, they can't grow beards. They have long tusks much like those of a
boar and their teeth are jagged and sharp. Their ears are pointed much like
those of an elf. While brutish and build for strength, they are not stupid.
Their increased musculature is hard on their internal organs, making them
susceptible to heart failure or other internal organ failure.
Basic Personality
They value strength and might above all else. They are considered war-like
due to this trait. Most train for strength since their biology makes it easy
for them, but do not mistake this strength for lack of intellect. There are
those among them who are quite crafty and smart. Often, there Tre those who
supplement their physical strength with magical strength. Due to their
shorter lifespan, they live fast and hard and try to procreate to fill their
ranks with strength and might. They drive to make themselves and their
tribes stronger with each passing generation. They tend to neutral or evil
alignments depending on their tribal structure as many of them do deal with
slaves and act as war mercenaries in times of need. Many outsiders brand
them as evil for their tendencies.
due to this trait. Most train for strength since their biology makes it easy
for them, but do not mistake this strength for lack of intellect. There are
those among them who are quite crafty and smart. Often, there Tre those who
supplement their physical strength with magical strength. Due to their
shorter lifespan, they live fast and hard and try to procreate to fill their
ranks with strength and might. They drive to make themselves and their
tribes stronger with each passing generation. They tend to neutral or evil
alignments depending on their tribal structure as many of them do deal with
slaves and act as war mercenaries in times of need. Many outsiders brand
them as evil for their tendencies.
Origin and Lore
It is said that Orc were long ago elves that were corrupted by the dark
magic and strength of Druugal. Whether or not this is true is a matter of
debate. Others believe they are part Boar part Troll due to their tusks.
What is known is that they have been around for a long time- though not as
long as some of the more ancient races like giants and elves. There have
been many Orcs that have earn a place in the annals of history. Most tribes
would prefer to be left alone, but they have been know to create raiding
parties as well to gain powerful objects and wealth for the tribes. There is
rumor that they have some of the strongest weapons in the realm, stolen or
won through battle.
magic and strength of Druugal. Whether or not this is true is a matter of
debate. Others believe they are part Boar part Troll due to their tusks.
What is known is that they have been around for a long time- though not as
long as some of the more ancient races like giants and elves. There have
been many Orcs that have earn a place in the annals of history. Most tribes
would prefer to be left alone, but they have been know to create raiding
parties as well to gain powerful objects and wealth for the tribes. There is
rumor that they have some of the strongest weapons in the realm, stolen or
won through battle.
Naming Conventions
Their names tend to harsh, hard syllables that can be either long or short.
Examples: Druugal, Ghaskaa, Katlego, Akkevesk
Examples: Druugal, Ghaskaa, Katlego, Akkevesk
Preferred Habitat
None, they form tribes where they can bending the environment to them
instead of the other way around. Their self-sufficiency makes them very
adaptable.
instead of the other way around. Their self-sufficiency makes them very
adaptable.
Society Structure
Orcs organize themselves into tribes, usually with a chieftain or
chietainess. They value strength above all else and the chieftain is
generally considered the strongest among them. Male or female, leaders in
Orc society earn their place. They have a strict hierarchy with the strong
and sly at the top- those who can win battles and the weak at the bottom.
Below them, are the slaves. Those who have either lost in battle or have
chosen servitude to protect their lives. The tribes usually fly under the
banner of the most capable among them. These tribes organize together and
will often form larger enclaves under the banner of a Grand Chieftain. Most
tribes also have a spiritual leader who acts as a shaman- generally a cleric
or druid who holds sway with nature or the Gods. They revere their ancestors
and the strength that came before them, believing that this lives on in
their spirit and their blood. Mages are not unheard of among Orcs either.
Combined with their natural strength, a orc mage is a formidable enemy.
chietainess. They value strength above all else and the chieftain is
generally considered the strongest among them. Male or female, leaders in
Orc society earn their place. They have a strict hierarchy with the strong
and sly at the top- those who can win battles and the weak at the bottom.
Below them, are the slaves. Those who have either lost in battle or have
chosen servitude to protect their lives. The tribes usually fly under the
banner of the most capable among them. These tribes organize together and
will often form larger enclaves under the banner of a Grand Chieftain. Most
tribes also have a spiritual leader who acts as a shaman- generally a cleric
or druid who holds sway with nature or the Gods. They revere their ancestors
and the strength that came before them, believing that this lives on in
their spirit and their blood. Mages are not unheard of among Orcs either.
Combined with their natural strength, a orc mage is a formidable enemy.