Orcs are the most common of the sub-human races (goblins being the second most common) They have a reputation for being dull-witted, muscle-bound brutes with a wicked disposition. Most people regard Orcs as stupid, greedy, creatures with delicate egos that make them vulnerable to all manner of deception and trickery. Furthermore they are easily startled by sudden unexpected displays of magic or superhuman powers... Orcs are outrageously haughty and brazen fighters when in large numbers or when facing a weaker opponent, but they are easily unnerved and down right cowardly when clearly outmatched.

Physicall Appearance: Husky, muscular humanoids who stand about the same height as humans but are much broader and heavily muscled. Even the females look like heavyweight boxers. The nose is large, flat and has large nostrils that have been compared to both the hog and gorilla. The ears are pointed like those of an elf, eyebrows thick and bushy, and the mouth large and filled with sharp teeth and canine fangs. Their hair is black and usually grown into a long, wild mane or worn back in a ponytail.

Size: 5 to 6 feet tall

Weight: 160 to 250 pounds

Average Life Span: 50+ years some have lived to be 80

Natual Abilites: In addition to to the orc's great strength and stupid courage, the character also has nightvision of 40 feet. Exellant day vision (equal to humans) and a superior sense of smell.

Habitat: They have the habit of living among the ruins of all typs of abandoned structures, tunnels, buildings, castles, dungeons and caves.

Favorite Weapons: Any, but most lean towards large heavy weapons, like battle axe, pole arms, large swords, etc. They love magic weapons.

Other Notes:

1. Worship evil gods, devils, demons and even powerful dragons, sphinx, giants and serverers. To an orc, true power is the freedom to do whatever one wants to whomever they want to. Consequently, they will obey and follow any being who possess great physical strength or incredible magic power and/or promises great treasure and or glory.

2. Often sell their services as mercenaries, spies, thugs and theives. They revel in destruction and mayhem and love to participate in torture, murder, pillaging and general acts of carnage.

3. Can wear any type of armor, but most prefer chain mail, plate and other heavy types of armor.

4. Orcs are poor craftsmen, but hard workers who do not flinch from heavy difficult or repugnant labor. Consequently, they have been used by virtualy every race imaginable at one time or another as migrant farmers, low wage workers, slaves or pawns since the beginning of history. The western empire has the largest orc slave population.

5. Tend to be savage and cruel to other races

6. Like goblins, orcs dont work well in large groups.

7. Although aggressive and mean, the dull-witted orc is easily startled, confused and redirected. Most are followers and not leaders.