Homebrew Elf Orc Species Details

Rugged yet Graceful

Elf Orcs exhibit the traits of both Elves and Orcs, having pointed ears and light green/grey tinted skin, with Drow Orcs generally having a darker grey skin tone. They maintain the natural beauty of Elves but tend to be more muscular due to their Orcish heritage. Occasionally, but rarely, they grow tusks. At first sight, one might usually assume that an Elf Orc is a fairly attractive Half-Orc, and many Elf Orcs will try to pass themselves off as such when speaking from a distance. But upon closer examination, one will notice their more Elven features with their thinner frames and uniquely pointed ears. Some Elf Orcs are capable of growing facial hair, though this is rare.

Rejected from Society

Due to their controversial nature, Elf Orcs rarely find acceptance in either Elven or Orc society. In fact, it's considerably rare for them to even be raised by both of their parents, as Elves aren't welcome in Orc society and Orcs face constant threats when they live in Elven society. For many Elves, having an Elf Orc baby is considered to be disgraceful and can often lead to them getting exiled from their families. On the rare occasion where an Elf Orc is allowed to stay, they will usually find themselves performing demeaning labor or mercenary jobs with little hope of advancing. Ironically, Elf Orcs can find more acceptance in Orc society as long as they're willing to pull their weight, but will usually still face ridicule as the Orcs around them will be weary of their Elven heritage. 

For most Elf Orcs, they will have to find other communities to live in, with most moving to more diverse cities run by other races. They still face discrimination, as many people are mistrustful or even hostile towards Orcs or Elves in general. Many Elf Orcs will end up working in the criminal world, where their skills are considered much more useful, but many others still want to live more nobly and try to become seasoned Mercenaries or Adventurers. 

Elf Orc Names

Elf Orcs take a name of whichever society they were raised in - Elf, Orc, or otherwise. Elf Orcs with creative parents or guardians might use mix qualities of both.

Elf Orc Traits

Elf Orcs have a mix of racial traits between Elves and Orcs

Ability Score Increase

Your Strength, Dexterity, and Constitution scores each increase by 1.

Age

Elf Orcs mature quickly due to their orc heritage, usually at the age of 16. Their elven heritage, however, increases their lifespans, and they have been known to live up to the age of 200.

Size

Elf Orcs bridge the physique between Elf and Orc and are easily about 5 to over 6 feet tall. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30.

Darkvision

Both your Elven and Orcish heritage have given you 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.

Natural Resilience

Your inherit some of the qualities of both parents, taking traits from both Fey Ancestry and Relentless Endurance.

You have advantage on saving throws against being charmed. Once per day, you have an advantage on a death saving throw of your choice. You can’t use this feature again until you finish a long rest.

Language

You can speak, read, and write Common, Elvish, Orc, and one additional language of your choice.

Elven Heritage

You gain one of the traits from your Elven half. Select one Elven subrace.

Skill Proficiency

You can choose between the Keen Senses or the Menacing trait.

Keen Senses. You have proficiency in the Perception skill.
Menacing. You gain proficiency in the Intimidation skill.