Half-Orc
Basic Information
Biological Traits
Half-Orcs have a greenish-gray skin tone and range anywhere from 5-7 ft. tall and are considerably more bulkier than humans. They can weigh anywhere from 180-240 lbs. and even though they aren't as big as their orcish kin, they're undeniably distinguishable through prominent orcish facial features. Half-Orcs fully mature at the age of 14 and tend to not live past the age of 75. This rapid aging process is due to their orcish heritage since orcs only live to about the age of 40.
Genetics and Reproduction
Half-Orcs spend about nine months in the womb before being born, and female half-orcs have the same fertility cycle as female humans.
Growth Rate & Stages
The average lifespan of an orc is a little bit less than a humans. Half-Orcs mature considerably fast at the age of 14 and this causes them to age considerably fast as well, rarely living past the age of 75. This rapid aging rate among the half-orcs is due to their orcish heritage since the average orc only lives to the age of 40.
Dietary Needs and Habits
Like all humanoid species, half-orcs are omnivores. This means that they eat a mixture of plants and animals to survive and gain sustenance. Due to their orcish heritage though, many half-orcs tend to consume more meat.
Additional Information
Social Structure
The social structure of half-orcs tends to depend on where they live. If they live among the orcish tribes then half-orcs tend to be either distinguished members of society or slaves. If a half-orc lives among humans then it is more commonly found in the slums of large cities. Very rarely do half-orcs find themselves in prominent roles throughout human civilization.
Facial characteristics
Sloping foreheads, jutting jaw, and tusks
Geographic Origin and Distribution
Half-Orcs are commonly found throughout the Northern Wastes and the more northern kingdoms of Laurentia.
Civilization and Culture
Naming Traditions
Male Names: Crakholl, Grokdot, Hark, Brolrork, Thrut, Gnem, Gron, Mirm, Thavod, Mekdesh, Trel, Grarurk, Hrekhaam. Thaalkirth, Bezvran, Suth, Hegdach, Hrich, Hrestru, Sog, Grut, Trukdush, Thaar, Hulrogush, Hrin, Serg, Thazren, Lers, Gniveg, Kroll, Dobo, Bingrit, Sozundrash, Don, Khar, Krustich, Trith, Thain
Female Names: Osli, Fex, Peh, Uvilro, Rhaco, Gina, Zeh, Irdouh, Hidutri, Vosehre, Nagu, Munga, Cuove, Mecush, Pil, Hash, Ozra, Odra, Asegho, Emrou, Eblu, Bosh, Rhash, Veni, Urutex, Humeso, Zesh, Brede, Nolnul, Gesh, Vairlah, Bruvuth, Thilra, Mul, Isra, Subah, Matragho, Sogha, Shol, Wabrah, Bravosh, Bol
Major Organizations
More often than not, half-orcs live among the Orcish War Tribes. If half-orcs are found outside of the orcish tribes they're usually found among the northern human kingdoms. Out of all the humanoid races, humans are the most likely to accept half-orcs. Even though they're accepted, they're not always trusted and are sometimes persecuted for their orcish heritage and forced to live in the slums of major cities.
Interspecies Relations and Assumptions
- Orcs: Friendly
- Humans: Unfriendly
- Elves: Unfriendly
- Half-Elves: Friendly
- Firbolgs: Indifferent
- Dwarves: Unfriendly
- Gnomes: Indifferent
- Aasimar: Indifferent
- Tieflings: Indifferent
- Goliaths: Unfriendly
- Goblinoids: Indifferent
- Giants: Friendly
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