Krug

Whether united under the leadership of a mighty warlock or having fought to a standstill after years of conflict, krug tribes sometimes form alliances, joining forces into a larger horde to the terror of civilized lands nearby. Some krug rise to become proud chiefs of their tribes. 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.

Scarred and Strong

The krugs' grayish pigmentation, sloping foreheads, jutting jaws, prominent teeth, and towering builds make their brutish heritage plain for all to see. Krug stand between 5 and 7 feet tall and usually weigh between 180 and 250 pounds. Krug regard battle scars as tokens of pride and ornamental scars as things of beauty. Other scars, though, mark an krug as a former slave or a disgraced exile. Any krug who has lived among or near its kind has scars, whether they are marks of humiliation or of pride, recounting their past exploits and injuries. Such a krug living among humans might display these scars proudly or hide them in shame.

Tribes and Slums

Krug most often live among their own kind. Of the other races, humans are most likely to accept krug, and krug almost always live in human lands when not living among their tribes. Whether proving themselves among rough barbarian tribes or scrabbling to survive in the slums of larger cities, krug get by on their physical might, their endurance, and the sheer determination they inherit from their ancestry.

Additional Information

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Darkvision. Krug have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. They can see in dim light within 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.

Civilization and Culture

Naming Traditions

Krug usually have names appropriate to the culture in which they were raised. A krug who wants to fit in among humans might trade an krug name for a human name. Some krug with human names decide to adopt a guttural krug name because they think it makes them more intimidating.

Major Language Groups and Dialects

Krug speak a mix of common and the orcish language. Orcish is a harsh, grating language with hard consonants. It has no script of its own but is written in the Dwarvish script.

Lifespan

Krug reach adulthood around age 14. They age fast and rarely live longer than 75 years.

Average Height

Krug are somewhat larger and bulkier than humans, and they range from 5 to well over 6 feet tall.