Orc

Horde Orc

Horde Orcs are those most populous within the Siberian wastes, and stretching across the land into Russia. Because of this, they pose a constant threat to Russian villages. Horde Orcs are what most individuals think of when they hear of 'Orcs'.

Physical Description

Horde Orcs are imposing standing around 6'5'' on average and typically possessing well-built bodies. Their skin color ranges from green to a pale brown color, and their hair is often black or dark brown. Tusks jut out from their lower jaws, their length growing with their age - the oldest of Orcs having the longest tusks. In addition to this their voices are often deep, lending more to their already intimidating presence.

Personality

Although viewed as savage brutes and little more than animals, Horde Orcs are sophisticated killers and honor war as a necessary aspect of life. Their own death is always just around the corner, and because of this they seek to go out in a blaze of glory in the hopes their gods may notice. Outside of battle they are notably gruff and speak very little, preferring a company of few to enjoy a drink with.

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Horde Orc Stats

Ability Bonus: Horde Orcs receive a +1 bonus to Power and Stamina.

Horde Mentality: So long as there is another Horde Orc within 4 squares, they gain a +2 to damage.

Live on the Edge: While under half HP, Horde Orcs gain a +2 to attack and damage rolls.

Base HP: 18

Size: Medium

Speed: 6 sq. + (1/2 of Agility + 1/2 of Reaction)

Native Language: Ork

Bull Orc

Bull Orcs are also found within Siberia, but also extend into even lands such as Bohemia and the Holy Roman Empire. They are large, tough, and aggressive, and are known for their massive tusks.

Physical Description

Stout and standing at around 6'2'', Bull Orcs range in skin color from a chestnut tone to an ashen black, their eyes almost always being a dull brown. Their hair and tusks grow more than their contemporary Horde Orc counterparts, the tusks of Bull Orcs growing to an impressive size and sharpness at adulthood and remaining as such until their death. Often, Bull Orcs will tattoo areas of their body which have been scarred as a means to draw attention to the scars, as well as using it as a symbol of status and renown.

Personality

In line with their name, Bull Orcs often pick fights with anyone they can and for any reason they can find. This behavior is less about violence and killing, but instead as a means to assert dominance and ensure their status as alpha over others. Such fights also include arm wrestling matches, drinking competitions, and duels. Respect from a Bull Orc is only truly gained by showing no fear in response to their threats or outbursts.

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Bull Orc Stats

Ability Bonus: Bull Orcs receive a +1 bonus to Power and Health.

Bull's Resilience: Bull Orcs lessen the total penalties to Bodily Defense and Physical Defense by 2 (to a minimum of 0).

Thick Skin: Bull Orcs can, once per day, choose to take half damage from a physical attack if it would deal damage to their Hit Points.

Savage Maw: Bull Orcs receive a Bite natural attack at 3d4 points of piercing damage and possessing the Savage quality.

Base HP: 22

Size: Medium

Speed: 6 sq. + (1/2 of Agility + 1/2 of Reaction)

Native Language: Ork, Ogre

Goblin

The shorter and more mischief driven Orcs who live within the Slavic lands and even into Celtic Ireland, they care less for death and more for pranks. They are usually outcasts in Orc societies, and choose to linger on the edges of other towns or castles, or even start their own Goblin village.

Physical Description

Standing at around 3'6'' on average, Goblins typically possess green skin and red eyes as well as long pointed ears and noses bent into odd angles. Their mouths are crooked and reveal many small and sharp teeth. Unlike other Orcs, Goblins are more deft and agile than they are physically strong, using their natural height to their advantage.

Personality

Due to their erratic and primal nature, Goblins are enjoyed by few species, and fewer choose to associate with them if they have a choice. Their penchant for pranks doesn't help their public image, however those who can look past these pranks often find Goblins to be well-mannered when they wish to be, and honorable if the situation calls for it.

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Goblin Stats

Ability Bonus: Goblins receive a +1 bonus to Agility and Reaction.

Small and Deadly: Goblins possess 10 Dexterity and 9 Physique unlike regular Orcs.

Swift Footed: Goblins can, once per day, move twice their speed without needing to spend Stamina Points to do so.

Spring Into Action: Once per day Goblins can reroll their initiative and take the better result.

Base HP: 13

Size: Small

Speed: 4 sq. + (1/2 of Agility + 1/2 of Reaction)

Native Language: Goblin (Mutually intelligible with Ork)

Krekdar

Krekdar are the cave-dwelling orcs, rarely seeing the light and preferring their own kind over perceived 'outsiders'. They have more similarities to Ogres due to this, causing them to gain the unfortunate nickname of "Orger", meaning "dung pile" in Orkish.

Physical Description

Krekdar stand at around 10'6'' on average, and don't tend to possess any hair. Their physique is tall and plump, with big bellies that are hard as rock (contrary to their appearance) and arms like that of tree trunks. Krekdar possess tusks as well but these tusks have an unfortunate side effect of slurring their speech due to their size in comparison to their jaw.

Personality

Krekdar are outcasts among outcasts, not accepted by other Orcs, and sometimes bizarrely other Krekdar don't wish to associate with their own kind. This self-loathing creates a strange hatred and admiration for the outside world, wishing to interact with it but also hating it for the way they treat the Krekdar. Above all else they love to eat in big quantities, and those who do integrate into society are often stage performers who show off how much they can fit into their gullet.

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Krekdar Stats

Ability Bonus: Krekdar receive a +1 bonus to Health and Drive.

Curse the Sun: The Krekdar take a -10 penalty to all defenses and Sight/Search checks while out in the sun, but receive a +5 bonus instead while exposed to moonlight.

Incredible Gut: Krekdar are immune to ingested poisons. They are not immune to injury, contact, or other kinds of poisons.

Base HP: 18

Size: Large

Speed: 4 sq. + (1/2 of Agility + 1/2 of Reaction)

Native Language: Ork, Ogre

Valarian

Valarian Orcs are not as brawny as some of the human-sized Orc subspecies, however their ability to formulate schemes are unrivaled by other Orcs. Often they serve as tacticians for those who are willing to utilize their brutal brilliance.

Physical Description

Valarians are strange in the fact they look closer to humans despite their Orcish ancestry. Their faces are often slimmer and tusks less well pronounced. In addition to this, their hair and eye colors are a bit more varied (including blonde and ginger hair as well as blue and green eyes, both being uncommon among normal Orcs). Despite their perceived weakness, Valarians aren't too far off of an average human.

Personality

Wiser than their appearance first gives off, Valarians utilize their wit and understanding of battle strategy to take advantage of their fellow Orcs and their brutal fighting style, often knowing how best to utilize such viciousness. Outside of this though, Valarians are incredibly calm and polite individuals, enjoying strategy games like chess as well as reading on history. This desire for understanding makes them more approachable than other Orcs in the eyes of other species.

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Valarian Stats

Ability Bonus: Valarians receive a +1 bonus to Reason and Intuition.

Unchallenged Wit: Valarians possess a 10 Intellect and 6 Physique.

Scheme: If they possess half or more of their Resolve, Valarians receive a +4 bonus to Mental Defense. This bonus doubles against fear effects (such as intimidation).

Strategist: Valarians receive Warfare and Persuasion at Trained Rank.

Base HP: 14

Size: Medium

Speed: 6 sq. + (1/2 of Agility + 1/2 of Reaction)

Native Language: Valar (Mutually intelligible with Ork)