Half-Orcs are the short-tempered and sullen result of human and orc pairings. They would rather act than ponder and would rather fight than argue. They love simple pleasures, such as feasting, boasting, and wild dancing. They are an asset at the right sort of party, but not at the duchess's grand ball. Half-orcs are as tall as humans but their brutish features betray their lineage. They also regard scars as tokens of pride and things of beauty. They rarely reach 75 years in age.
Orcish ability adjustments: +2 Str, -2 Int, -2 Cha
Favored class (Barbarian): A multiclass half-orc's barbarian class does not count when determining whether he suffers an XP penalty for multiclassing.
Special abilities[]
- Darkvision: Half-orcs are able to see in the dark.
PC default biography[]
"Wherever you travel, those around you either shun you or drive you away because of your orc blood. Hoping to gain some respect, you have set off in search of high adventure."
Notes[]
- Often stereotyped as low-intelligence thugs.
- High strength makes a half-orc an excellent melee warrior, but this race's penalties to intelligence and charisma make it a poor choice for arcane spellcasters.