Half-Orc

Half-Orcs are a rare and misunderstood race within the Epochian Span. Born from the union of humans and orcs, they possess a blend of physical traits and cultural influences from both races. Half-Orcs do not have a specific homeland of their own but can be found residing between Emberhold, a settlement associated with orcs, and the human capital of Epoch. Their presence in this region signifies their tenuous position within society.

Half-Orcs often face social prejudice and stigma due to their orcish lineage. Many believe that they inherently share the same blood as their orc parent, associating them with the brutality and evil commonly associated with orcs. However, it is important to note that most Half-Orcs were the result of forced coercion rather than consensual relationships, further adding to their complex background.

Statistics

• +2 Strength, -2 Intelligence, -2 Charisma. A half-orc’s starting Intelligence score is always at least 3. If this adjustment would lower the character’s score to 1 or 2, his score is nevertheless 3.
• Medium: As Medium creatures, half-orcs have no special bonuses or penalties due to their size.
• Half-orc base land speed is 30 feet.
• Darkvision: Half-orcs (and orcs) can see in the dark up to 60 feet. Darkvision is black and white only, but it is otherwise like normal sight, and half-orcs can function just fine with no light at all.
• Orc Blood: For all effects related to race, a half-orc is considered an orc.
• Automatic Languages: Common and Orc. Bonus Languages: Draconic, Giant, Gnoll, Goblin, and Abyssal.
• Favored Class: Barbarian. A multiclass half-orc’s barbarian class does not count when determining whether he takes an experience point penalty.

Alignment

Half-Orcs exhibit a wide range of alignments, just like individuals of any other race.But, they tend toward chaotic alignmetns.