Half-orc

Orcs were a race of humanoids that had been a threat to the civilized cultures of Terra Caelum, for as long as any could remember. However, towards the late 7900s, there are none who are truly fully orcish. Now, all colloquially define themselves as half-orcs; in more politically correct terms, of orcish descent. When alliances between humans and orcs are sealed by marriages, half-orcs are born. Some half-orcs rise to become proud chiefs of orc tribes, their human blood giving them an edge over their full-blooded orc rivals. Some venture into the world to prove their worth among humans and other more civilized races. Many of these become adventurers, achieving greatness for their mighty deeds and notoriety for their barbaric customs and savage fury.
Half-orcs are humanoids born of both human and orc ancestry by a multitude of means. Having the combined physical power of their orcish ancestors with the agility of their human ones, half-orcs are formidable individuals. Though they are often shunned in both human and orcish society for different reasons, half-orcs have proven themselves from time to time as worthy heroes and dangerous villains. Their existence implies an interesting backstory that most would not like to dwell on.

Description

Half-orcs are, on average, somewhere from 5'9" to 6'4" in height and usually weigh around 155-225 pounds making them a little taller and stronger than humans on average. Most half-orcs have greyish skin, jutting jaws, prominent teeth, a sloping forehead, and coarse body hair, which cause them to stand out from their human brethren, though their canines are noticeably smaller than a full-blooded orc’s tusks. Half-orcs as such appear bestial to humans, though amongst orcs they are considered human-like physically. Half-orc hair is most often black, though it greys very quickly with age. In general, half-orcs do not live as long as humans, maturing by their sixteenth year and often dying before their sixtieth.

Genetic Ancestor(s)

• Human
• Orc