Orc

Orcs were a race of humanoids that had been a threat to the civilized cultures of Toril, particularly Faerûn, for as long as any could remember. This changed somewhat in the years preceding and immediately after the Spellplague, when a horde of mountain orcs under the command of King Obould Many-Arrows unified into a single kingdom, one that was remarkably civilized.
Orcs varied in appearance, based on region and subrace, but all shared certain physical qualities. Orcs of all kinds usually had grayish skin, coarse hair, stooped postures, low foreheads, large muscular bodies, and porcine faces that featured lower canines that resembled boar tusks. Many also had wolf-like ears that were pointed on the ends, similar to elves. Orcs were roughly the same size as humans and other similar humanoids, though usually robust and muscular.

Personality

Orcs had poor temperaments and were given to anger more easily than some races. Easily offended and impatient, orcs generally preferred violent solutions and rarely considered 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 did exist, however, such as the famed King Obould whose deeds were accomplished through planning and insight.

Civilization and Culture

Naming Traditions

Because of this, orc names are extremely simple; typically 1 to 3 syllables. Male names make use of Us, Zs, Ts, and Gs – hard consonants – to sound more fierce and respectable. Female names are softer; As, Ms, Ss, and Es. While not a hard limitation, you will likely be able to tell a male name from a female just from hearing it said out loud. Male Orc Names Grutok Lortar Abzug Shugog Urzul Ruhk Mobad Shamog Mugrub Bajok Rhorog Jahrukk Female Orc Names Kansif Ownka Emen Sutha Myev Neega Baggi Shautha Ovak Vola Engong Volen

Major Language Groups and Dialects

You can speak, read, and write Common and Orc.

Lifespan

50 Years

Average Height

6 Feet

Average Weight

280 Pounds

Related Ethnicities

• Ecabasi
• Outlander
• Wastelander