4.8 Orcs

Orcs are tall, physically imposing green-skinned humanoids with a reputation for brutishness. The orcs that interact with human civilization must content with prejudice, especially in rural areas. This is partially inspired by their less civilized cousins who live in more violent environments, and partially a simple reaction to their raw physical presence.

Size: Medium.

Attributes: +1 Strength, -1 Intelligence, -1 Perception, either +1 Dexterity or +1 Constitution.

Special Abilities:

• Intimidating: Orcs gain a +3 bonus to the Intimidate skill (see Intimidate).
• Low-light Vision: Orcs have low-light vision, allowing them to see clearly in shadowy illumination (see Low-light Vision).
• Martial Upbringing: Orcs are proficient with all weapons from one weapon group of their choice, including exotic weapons.
• Raw Strength: Orcs gain a +1 bonus to their Strength for the purpose of determining their weight limits (see Weight Limits).

Automatic Languages: Common, Orcish.