Homebrew Amra's Half-Orc Species Details

The half-orc race is one of the most misunderstood in Amra. Hailing from the union of orcs and humans, half-orcs are often viewed as brutal and violent creatures, and are treated with contempt and mistrust in many parts of the world, with the exception of the lands west of Amra where, according to rumors, tribes Orcs have been able to coexist with the humans of Yamato and Banlaya for centuries. However, those who take the time to get to know the half-orcs discover that they are a hardy and tenacious race, capable of surviving in the most hostile and dangerous environments of Amra.

Half-orcs have a distinctive appearance, with tough, thick skin, pronounced jaws, and prominent fangs. Their strength and stamina are legendary, making them natural warriors. They are often drawn to martial arts and combat practices, and many become mercenaries or soldiers. However, half-orcs are also capable of showing great compassion and empathy towards their loved ones, making them loyal friends and fearless protectors.

Amra's Half-Orc Traits

Your half-orc character has certain traits deriving from your orc ancestry.

Ability Score Increase

Your Strength score increases by 2, and your Constitution score increases by 1.

Age

Half-orcs mature a little faster than humans, reaching adulthood around age 14. They age noticeably faster and rarely live longer than 75 years.

Size

Half-orcs are somewhat larger and bulkier than humans, and they range from 5 to well over 6 feet tall. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Darkvision

Thanks to your orc blood, you have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can’t discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.

Menacing

You gain proficiency in the Intimidation skill.

Relentless Endurance

When you are reduced to 0 hit points but not killed outright, you can drop to 1 hit point instead. You can’t use this feature again until you finish a long rest.

Savage Attacks

When you score a critical hit with a melee weapon attack, you can roll one of the weapon’s damage dice one additional time and add it to the extra damage of the critical hit.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and Orc. Orc is a harsh, grating language with hard consonants. It has no script of its own but is written in the Dwarvish script.