Half-orc

Half-orcs are humanoids born of both human and orc ancestry. Combining the phyisical power of their orcish ancestors with the cunning of their humans ones, half-orcs can be formidable individuals.

In civilized society they are often shunned for their orcish heritage.

Physical Characteristics


Half-orcs are between six and seven feet tall and usually weigh between 180 and 250 pounds. They have grayish skin, jutting jaws, prominent teeth, and coarse body hair. Half-orcs as such appear bestial to humans, though amongst orcs they are considered human-like physically.

Psychology
The half-orc personality tends to be short tempered and sullen, though half-orc mental capabilities are often underestimated and members of the race are often significantly more cunning than full-blooded orcs. More often than not, they prefer simple pleasures: feasting, singing, wrestling and wild dancing. They have no interest in refined pursuits such as high art and philosophy. Half-orcs tend towards chaotic alignments, but have no clear preference towards good or evil, though the latter is more likely when living alongside orcs.

Relationships with Other Races
Half-orcs have poor relations with other races. Relations are particularly troubled with elves and dwarves, due to racial enmity between orcs and these races, but have an easier time gaining acceptance with Dwarves once they have proven themselves worthy. Halflings and Half-Elves tend to be neutral toward a Half-orc; a Half-elf may even be sympathetic, knowing the hardships of being an outcast from both races. Half-orcs adopt different attitudes to gain acceptance from those who are wary of their orcish heritage. Some are reserved, some demonstrate public virtue, while others force acceptance through physical intimidation. Those living among humans may choose human names in order to fit in, or orcish names to intimidate others.

Half-orcs are typically born in wild frontiers where human and orc tribes come into contact. Because of this, they have no native lands; most often living among orcs. When not inhabiting orc tribes, half-orcs almost always live in human lands, as humans are more tolerant of half-orcs than other races.