Dark Orc (5e Race)

Dark Orc

Not to be confused with Orogs, Dark orcs are an entirely different race to the orc.

Physical Description

A skin that ranges from dark purple to pitch black, with cyan eyes that can glow in the dark. Otherwise they look like slightly smaller Orcs

History

Orcs that have adopted to living in the under-dark where common Orcs' strength means nothing, relaying instead on devolabing a cunning & deceptive personality, putting traps & mazes where-ever they go, to lure naive explorers to be their pray.

Society

Dark Orcs live in isolationist tribes, in which the most powerful magic user is the leader,alongside other lesser mages they are considered responsible for educating, taking care of the tribe & deal justice how ever they see fit.

Dark Orc Names

Male: Deneh, Feng, Gell, Henk, Holg, Imsh, Kelh, Krusk, Mhurren, Ront, Shump, Thokk

Female: Baggi, Emen, Engong, Kansif, Myev, Neega, Ovak, Ownka, Shaulha, Sulha, Vola, Volen, Yevelda

Dark Orc Traits

Ability Score Increase. Your wisdom & intelligence score increases by 2.
Age. Dark Orcs age at about the same rate as the surface dwelling Orcs.
Alignment. Dark Orcs tend to fallow the dictatorial whims of the tribe leader & the mages,they tend towards lawful evil
Size. you're a bit smaller than an overworld Orc, your size is still midium
Speed. Your base walking speed is 30 feet (6 squares).
superior darkvision. You can see in dim light within 120 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.
Delusive. you have proficiency in the deception skill
sunlight sensitivity. While in sunlight, the Dark Orc has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.
Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common and undercommon

Random Height and Weight

Base Height	Height Modifier*	Base Weight	Weight Modifier**
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*Height = base height + height modifier **Weight = base weight + (height modifier × weight modifier)

Suggested Characteristics

When creating a <race name> character, you can use the following table of traits, ideals, bonds and flaws to help flesh out your character. Use these tables in addition to or in place of your background's characteristics.

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