Half-Orcs

No one knows the origin of the first half-orcs. There are many different theories in regards to where the first half-orcs originated, any of which may be true. What is known today is that if a human and orc mate, a half-orc will result, and half-orcs breed true. What is also known is that half-orc blood seems to be thicker than that of their progenitors, such that if a half-orc mates with a human or an orc, a half-orc child will be the result. Because of their superior cunning, it is not uncommon to find half-orcs having prominent places in orc tribes, even leading them if they prove to be strong and fierce enough.

Half-orcs do not automatically know the orc language, but it is recommended that if a character's background includes being raised amongst orcs or spending a great deal of time amongst them, the character should automatically know orc in addition to any other languages he or she knows.

Racial Traits

Medium Size

Speed 10ft

Dark Vision

+1 Strength, -1 Intelligence

Trained in Athletics skill and one Athletics focus

Half-orcs gain 2 additional skill points at character creation

Half-orcs gain their Constitution modifier in additional Stamina Points

Languages: Common