Orc

Orcs are a race of humanoids that, up until recently, had been a threat to the civilized cultures of Allansia until the Warchief Glugrak unified them under his banner. Whilst roving bands still exist throughout the world, the vast majority or orcs have migrated to the island of Udged where they have built villages and settlements in which to live.

Description

Orcs often vary in appearance based on their region and subrace but all share certain qualities. Orcs of all kinds have greyish or greenish skin, coarse hair, stooped postures, low foreheads, large muscular bodies and porcine faces that feature lower canines that resemble boar tusks. Many also have wolf-like ears that are pointed at the ends, similar to elves. Orcs are usually roughly the same size as humans and other similar humanoids however much more robust and muscular.
Orcs have poor temperaments and were given to anger more easily than some races. Easily offended and impatient, orcs generally prefer violent solutions and rarely consider multiple ways of approaching a problem. However in spite of this, many orcs were excellent at getting results, since they were creatures of action, not thought. Some exceptions to this profile do exist, however, such as the famed warrior Razzak, whose deeds were accomplished through planning and insight.

Culture & Society

Traditional orcish culture is extremely warlike and when not at war the race was usually planning for it. Most orcs approach life with the belief that to survive, one has to subjugate potential enemies and control as many resources as possible, which puts them naturally at odds with other races as well as each other. Male orcs dominate most orcish societies and females are usually, at best, prized possessions and little better than livestock at worst. Male orcs pride themselves on their number of wives and sons, as well as their scars from battle and rituals. Orcs also prize the possession of slaves, though relatively few own them.
The orcs of Udged however, operate a much more civilised society, promoting equality between genders, focussing on trade over violence however, still pride themselves on their scars.

Orc Naming Conventions

Orc names are full of strong, guttural consonants such as G and K, very staccato in their pronunciation. There is very little to distinguish between male and female names, save that female names tend to end in a vowel.
Male names: Gorak, Raketh, Triag, Hork, Bregrok, Deneh, Feng, Gell, Henk, Holg, Imsh, Kelh, Krusk, Mhurren, Ront, Shump, Thokk, Stunkbug, Gunkbog
Female Names: Arakka, Gekka, Koreko, Traxi, Ulkri, Baggi, Emen, Engong, Kansif, Myev, Neega, Ovak, Ownka, Shaulha, Sulha, Vola, Volen, Yevelda

Notable Orcs

Glugrak
Razzak

Subraces
Common Orc 
Blue Orc 
Orog 

Lifespan

50 - 60 years

Average Height

6'0" - 6'9"

Average Weight

230lb - 280lb