Homebrew Elf-Orc Species Details
Child of Polar Opposites
as offspring of both elf and orc, you are a rare thing. often shunned from one society for being related to savages, and shunned from the other for being too weak, elf-orcs find family only in their close relatives. some times, even the parents will not accept them, and an elf-orc will wander alone as a missfit, alond in the world and looking for family.
Uncany appearances
an elf-orc is a true sight to behold, and not in a good way. often being extremely tall and slender with pale bluish skin, red eyes wide and an oddly shaped jaw, these guys are a freak of nature. if of a high elf, their society may shun them for simply looking wierd. an elf-orc usually finds dificulty is making friends due to this, but are quite trusting in those they care for. an elf-orc often would kill hundreds if it meant saving or protecting someone they consider friend or family, but are often reckless about it.
Elf-Orc Traits
Your elf-orc character has certain traits deriving from your orc and elf ancestry.Ability Score Increase
Your Dexterity score increases by 2, and your Constitution score increases by 1.
Age
elf-orcs mature a little faster than elfs, due to being part orc, reaching maturity at around age 14, although they still only are classed as an adult in elf society around 100. They age noticeably faster and rarely live longer than 150 years.
Alignment
the one uniting force between an elf and an orc is their love for freedom, and an elf-orc is often the same, and is of a chaotic alignment. good and bad are another story, however, and an elf-orc often has a much diferent view on such things than most, growing up with two parents that most of the time have totally diferent views on such things. due to this, an elf-orc can be of any good or bad alignment, but often default to a more neutral approach.
Size
Elf-Orcs, being of two races generally taller than humans, are often extremely tall and slender, some being as tall as a firbolg, yet much, much, skinnier. you range from somewhere betwen 6 and 8 feet tall. your size is medium.
Speed
Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
Fey Ancestry
You have advantage on Saving Throws against being Charmed, and magic can’t put you to sleep.
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
Your tall and lankey appearance can be extremely uncanny, this gives 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.
Languages
You can speak, read, and write Common, elvish and Orc.
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