Homebrew Elf-Orc Species Details

Elf Orcs often are taller than humans, around 6 to 7 feet tall, with pointed ears and green-tinted to blue-tinted skin. They maintain the natural beauty of Elves but tend to be more muscular due to their Orcish heritage. Occasionally, they grow tusks.

Elf Orcs have hair colorations that range through white, black, dark green, and dark orange. They have no facial hair and little body hair.

History

Elf Orcs do not have a history of their own, but instead share in the culture of both Elves and Orcs.

Society

Some Elf Orcs can make a name for themselves as bodyguards and mercenaries in Elven society, however, they are relatively few and far between as they are mostly ostracized as abominations.

In Orc tribes the Elf Orcs are ironically better accepted than one might initially think. This is because in Orc tribes, the strong rule the weak, and the more intelligent Elf Orcs can use their cunning to make their way up to the rank of chieftain. This is more common in the Badlands where tribes of wild Elves and Orcs often commingle.

Some Elf Orcs are shunned from both societies, and instead turn to settlements of other races, 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-Orc Traits

Elf orcs, savagely graceful or gracefully savage

Size

You are Medium Size.

Creature Type

You are a humanoid. You determine your appearance and whether you resemble any of your kin.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Ability Score Increases

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

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.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and one other language that you and your DM agree is appropriate for your character.

Skill Versatility

You gain proficiency in two Skills of your choice.

Orc Racial Trait

You have one Orc Trait drawn from your Orcish bloodline.

Elf Racial Trait

You have one Elf Racial Trait drawn from your Elvish bloodline.