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==Half-Orcs== | ==Half-Orcs== | ||
− | + | [[Summary::These [[SRD:Orc|orc]]–[[SRD:Humans (Race)|human]] crossbreeds can be found in either [[SRD:Orc|orc]] or [[SRD:Humans (Race)|human]] society (where their status varies according to local sentiments), or in communities of their own.]] Half-orcs usually inherit a good blend of the physical characteristics of their parents. They are as tall as [[SRD:Humans (Race)|human]]s and a little heavier, thanks to their muscle. They have greenish pigmentation, sloping foreheads, jutting jaws, prominent teeth, and coarse body hair. Half-orcs who have lived among or near [[SRD:Orc|orc]]s have scars, in keeping with orcish tradition. | |
− | + | </noinclude>* {{Property Link|Racial Ability Adjustments|SRD:Strength|+2 Strength}}, {{Property Link|Racial Ability Adjustments|SRD:Intelligence|–2 Intelligence}}, {{Property Link|Racial Ability Adjustments|SRD:Charisma|–2 Charisma}}: A half-orc’s starting [[SRD:Intelligence|Intelligence]] score is always at least 3. If this adjustment would lower the character’s score to 1 or 2, his score is nevertheless 3. | |
− | + | * {{Property Link|Type|SRD:Humanoid Type|Humanoid}} ({{Property Link|Subtype|SRD:Orc Subtype|Orc}}) | |
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* Half-orc [[SRD:Base Land Speed|base land speed]] is 30 feet. | * Half-orc [[SRD:Base Land Speed|base land speed]] is 30 feet. | ||
− | * | + | * {{3.5e Darkvision|half-orc|60}} |
− | * | + | * Orc Blood: For all effects related to race, a half-orc is considered an [[SRD:Orc|orc]]. |
− | * | + | * [[SRD:Automatic Language|Automatic Languages]]: Common and Orc. |
− | * | + | * [[SRD:Bonus Language|Bonus Languages]]: Draconic, [[SRD:Giant Type|Giant]], Gnoll, Goblin, and Abyssal. |
− | * | + | * [[SRD:Favored Class|Favored Class]]: {{Property Link|Favored Class|SRD:Barbarian|Barbarian}}. A [[SRD:Multiclass Characters|multiclass]] half-orc’s [[SRD:Barbarian|barbarian]] [[SRD:Class|class]] does not count when determining whether he takes an experience point penalty. |
+ | * [[SRD:Level Adjustment|Level Adjustment]]: +[[Level Adjustment::0]] | ||
+ | * [[SRD:Effective Character Level|Effective Character Level]]: [[Effective Character Level::1]]<noinclude> | ||
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Latest revision as of 19:22, 21 August 2016
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Half-Orcs[edit]
These orc–human crossbreeds can be found in either orc or human society (where their status varies according to local sentiments), or in communities of their own. Half-orcs usually inherit a good blend of the physical characteristics of their parents. They are as tall as humans and a little heavier, thanks to their muscle. They have greenish pigmentation, sloping foreheads, jutting jaws, prominent teeth, and coarse body hair. Half-orcs who have lived among or near orcs have scars, in keeping with orcish tradition.
- +2 Strength, –2 Intelligence, –2 Charisma: A half-orc’s starting Intelligence score is always at least 3. If this adjustment would lower the character’s score to 1 or 2, his score is nevertheless 3.
- Humanoid (Orc)
- Medium: As a Medium creature, a half-orc has no special bonuses or penalties due to his size.
- Half-orc base land speed is 30 feet.
- Darkvision: A half-orc can see in the dark up to 60 feet. Darkvision is black and white only, but it is otherwise like normal sight, and a half-orc can function just fine with no light at all.
- Orc Blood: For all effects related to race, a half-orc is considered an orc.
- Automatic Languages: Common and Orc.
- Bonus Languages: Draconic, Giant, Gnoll, Goblin, and Abyssal.
- Favored Class: Barbarian. A multiclass half-orc’s barbarian class does not count when determining whether he takes an experience point penalty.
- Level Adjustment: +0
- Effective Character Level: 1
Adulthood | Simple | Moderate | Complex |
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14 years | +1d4 | +1d6 | +2d6 |
Middle Age1 | Old2 | Venerable3 | Maximum Age | |
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30 years | 45 years | 60 years | +2d10 years | |
Gender | Base Height | Height Modifier | Base Weight | Weight Modifier |
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Male | 4’ 10” | +2d12 | 150 lb. | × (2d6) lb. |
Female | 4’ 5” | +2d12 | 110 lb. | × (2d6) lb. |
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Facts about "Half-Orcs (Race)"
Effective Character Level | 1 + |
Favored Class | Barbarian + |
Identifier | Race + |
Level Adjustment | 0 + |
Racial Ability Adjustments | +2 Strength +, –2 Intelligence + and –2 Charisma + |
Size | Medium + |
Subtype | Orc + |
Summary | These orc–human crossbreeds can be found in either orc or human society (where their status varies according to local sentiments), or in communities of their own. + |
Title | Half-Orcs + |
Type | Humanoid + |