The term “Orc” can define a number of similar, but different orcish peoples. They are strong humanoid creatures that have a powerful and frightening appearance. They have dark hair, with a variety of different dark, black, or earthen colored skins. Their teeth are sharp, and fanged, and their eyes are blackened, with either reddish or yellowed irises. Parts of their skin may be intensely calloused, giving them a rugged appearance.
Orcs sometimes have small variances, deformities or unique traits about them, some of which remain generational, such as pale skin, a hunched back, longer ears and more. The size and appearance between different orcish bloodlines may vary greatly. To some orcs, their differences carry great honor, or deep shame.
Orc culture generally views weakness as something that must be stamped out in others, and that through trial, struggle and strength, they can cure weakness in themselves. Orcs can eat practically anything, and are known to consume raw meats after a battle, sometimes, that of their fallen foe. They are dark, brutal, harsh, tough, and simple.
Orcs commonly group themselves into clans, warbands, or tribes, and usually, Orcs of the same group share similar characteristics, like their stature or appearance. These groups are most commonly found outside of civilized lands, with groups of orcs preferring mountain holds, nomadic camps, or the wilderness. From there, they seek war, blood, and survival.
Some Orcish bloodlines are the result of mages from ages past spawning Orcs with human traits, to be controlled and used in their armies. These War-born orcs are fearsome, more so than common orcs, and have outlived their masters, enduring on as a grim reminder of ancient evils.
Racial Traits
Age & Lifespan - Orcs reach maturity at the young age of nearly 16, and have a natural lifespan of about 70 years.
Height & Weight - Orcs range from merely 4 feet to just under 7 feet tall, and usually weigh somewhere between 150 to 400 pounds.
Size - Orcs are Medium creatures.
Movement - Orcs have 30 feet of Movement.
Languages - Orcs tend to speak Theric and Orcish.
You gain a +2 to your Strength Attribute and a +1 to your Constitution Attribute as an orc.
The fearsome ways of Orcs are storied. As such, you gain a +1 bonus to Intimidation as an Orc.
If you land a critical hit, you may add one additional damage dice.
If you succeed a Death Saving Throw, you can roll 1 Vitality Dice and regain that much Vitality.
You may choose two weapons to become proficient with, or you may choose to become proficient with all shields.