Homebrew Elf-Orc Species Details

The first intelligent species to evolve on its own - with no influence from the gods - died out almost as quickly as it arose. Torn apart by warring gods and molded into the Elf and Orc species, this people would be lost for centuries. In present day, Elves and Orcs that have put their difference aside have formed blended communities. It is in these rare, isolated communities, that Elf-Orcs has arisen, resembling that first people and creating a movement to return the species to its rightful place in the world.

Elf-Orcs in organized tribes consider themselves a revival of the ancient species that was destroyed by the Elf and Orc gods during their prehistoric war. Seeking to move their war to the Mortal Plane, they needed mortal soldiers to fight for them. They fought to take members of that ancient people and change them for their own needs, accentuating the characteristics they wanted in a soldier and creating the Elf and Orc species in the process. The existence of this original species is vehemently disputed by almost all Elves and Orcs, and most other species are too young to have firsthand knowledge of them. There are a few Elves and Orcs that have passed down stories and legends, and it is these accounts that fuel the elf-orcs' beliefs that they are the revived primal species.

Elf-Orcs are shunned from both Elf and Orc societies, and instead form their own tribes or turn to settlements of other species, such as Humans and even, amusingly, Dwarves, who seem to be fairly accepting of the mixed breed that incorporates everything they respect in their two enemies with none of the pomp or savagery. Elf-Orcs maintain the natural beauty of Elves but tend to be more muscular due to their Orc heritage. Occasionally, they grow tusks. Elf-Orcs are around 5 to 7 feet tall, with pointed ears and skin a pale shade of their Elf parent's skin color. They have hair colorations that range through white, black, dark green, and dark orange. They have no facial hair and little body hair. They mature quickly due to their Orc heritage, usually at the age of 14. Their Elven heritage increases their life spans, and they can live up to 200 years old.

Elf-Orc Traits

Creature Type: Humanoid
Size: Medium (about 5–7 feet tall)
Speed: 35 feet

As an Elf-Orc, you have these special traits.

Adrenaline Rush

You can take the Dash action as a Bonus Action. When you do so, you gain a number of Temporary Hit Points equal to your Proficiency Bonus.

You can use this trait a number of times equal to your Proficiency Bonus, and you regain all expended uses when you finish a Short or Long Rest.

Darkvision

You have Darkvision with a range of 60 feet.

Physically Fit

Your body is the resurgence of the peak of natural selection and, as such, you are an impressive example of physical fitness. You have proficiency in the Athletics skill. You don't spend extra movement when moving across Difficult Terrain. You have Advantage on saving throws to avoid being Grappled and on any ability check you make to end the Grappled condition. You count as one size larger when determining your carrying capacity.

Trance

You don’t need to sleep, and magic can’t put you to sleep. You can finish a Long Rest in 4 hours if you spend those hours in a trancelike meditation, during which you retain consciousness.