Half Orc

Basic Information

Anatomy

Closer to humans than orcs, the half orc takes from its human side. Half orcs stand closer to humans in physique but retain much of their orc strength. The main characteristics of half orcs are their tusks and their skin tone that vary from gray, shades of green, or human skin tones.

Genetics and Reproduction

Half orcs reproduce like most humanoids, with a gestation period of around 270 days.

Growth Rate & Stages

Half orcs reach maturity faster than humans around 15 years old. They also grow older noticeably faster and most half orcs do not even make it to 75 years old.

Additional Information

Average Intelligence

Half orcs are of average intelligence compared to other civilized humanoid races.

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Half orcs possess the darkvision normal orcs.

Civilization and Culture

Major Language Groups and Dialects

Half orcs have kept both their parent languages, speaking both orc and common.

History

Half orcs have been around since the first orcs set foot in Tyrania. Interbreeding between orcs and humans was commonplace in the earlier days of the orcs as they pillaged, raided, and kidnapped human women to reproduce with. Because of the many instances of interbreeding many millennia ago, half orcs have become aplenty. Half orcs have evolved and joined both sides of society since. Half orcs have not made any big societies themselves, but rather become part of others. Because of this intermingling, half orcs drastically vary in culture, personality, and look. Some can be confused with normal orcs, and others can look almost identical to humans.

Interspecies Relations and Assumptions

Half orcs do not have inherently bad views towards other races because of their huge variation. But most half orcs have a fondness towards the more accepting and spiritual Maalvure orcs.

Genetic Ancestor(s)

• Human
• Orc

Lifespan

70 years

Average Height

Between 160 cm to 192 cm

Average Weight

Between 60 kg to 95 kg

Average Physique

Half orcs are noticeably stronger than most humanoids and can be easily compared to the strength of an orc or goliath. Their muscles are denser than that of a human and can therefore be deceiving in their physique.

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

Half orcs are mostly known for their light green skin, but they can also have light gray, gray, light brown, different shades of green, turquoise, or have human skin tones.