Description
Half-Orcs blend human adaptability with a tempered orcish ferocity. They stand tall and muscular, with rugged features and modest tusks that hint at their heritage. Their skin tones range from grayish to deep olive, and their eyes often carry a sharp, animal intensity. Half-Orcs possess an innate resilience and a natural instinct for survival, shaped by generations of hardship and endurance. Though prejudice lingers in some corners of the Bondire, many Half-Orcs have earned respect through acts of loyalty, courage, and steadfast companionship. Their strength of body and spirit makes them dependable allies, tireless workers, and formidable defenders of those they trust.
Ability Score Increase.
Their Strength score increases by 2, and their Constitution score increases by 1.
Age.
Half-Orcs mature faster than humans, reaching adulthood around age 14, and rarely live beyond 75 years.
Size.
Half-Orcs are between 5 and 7 feet tall, with powerful builds. Their size is Medium.
Speed.
Base walking speed is 30 feet.
Darkvision.
Their orcish blood grants superior vision in dim and dark conditions. They can see in dim light up to 60 feet as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. They can’t discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.
Relentless Endurance.
When they are reduced to 0 hit points but not killed outright, they can drop to 1 hit point instead. They cannot use this trait again until they finish a long rest.
Savage Attacks.
When they score a critical hit with a melee weapon attack, they can roll one of the weapon’s damage dice one additional time and add it to the extra damage of the critical hit.
Keen Senses.
They have proficiency in the Perception skill.