If ever there was a case of “only the strong survive”, the Orcs would be it. Through war, apocalypse, and defying the odds, Orcs have reached the pinnacle of their race: strong, smart, wise, and cunning. Though their numbers are few, they are perhaps one of the most respected races on Xadune. What once was seen as a backwater race that was nothing but vermin has moved up to a frontline race that everyone hopes will be their ally.

Before the fallen star, when the Orc Tribal Wars occurred, the orcs were constantly at odds with each other. However, shortly afterwards an orc chief restructured the orcs into vigilant groups. This was done not only to unite the orcs into one cohesive race, but also to be able to tap all the strengths of all the tribes more efficiently. Over time these posses evolved into subcultures, and though they kept their tribal names, they are up to date with the times and cultures of the world. Since then many orcs have folded themselves into modern society, but some still hold onto these more traditional ways.

Short but Full Lives

Orcs have an average lifespan of around 40 years. As such, they grow a bit faster than humans in their youth, and age a bit quicker as adults.  The average age for an Orc is between 12 and 24 years old. Orcs are a growing population; families often have 1-2 children, but rarely more than 3.

Base Growth

Orcs have a base growth of 6 Body per Level, and 5 Skill Points per Level. Orcs have a maximum level of 35 and a maximum XP of 1051.  Orcs gain 1 life every 2 levels, starting at 3rd, and max out at 12th level. Half-Orcs take a bit from their Human side as well.  They have a base growth of 5 Body and 5 Skill per level.

Studious Nature

Contrary to some beliefs, Orcs are quite studious and have a knack for learning. All Orcs may purchase Read/Write: Common for free at character creation.

Brute Strength

After centuries of clawing their way to the top, only the strongest survived. Literally.  All Orcs have a strength bonus of +1. 

Skillful Learner and Body Builder

Orcs have a knack for learning, and as such they become more skilled in all they do. At every 3rd level, beginning at 3 (3rd; 6th; 9th; 12th; 15th; 18th; 22nd; 24th; etc.), all Orcs have the option of spending 2xp to permanently add +1 skill or +1 body to their base skill growth.  This also raises their skill maximum amount accordingly. This can only be done 4 times, in any combination of Skillful Learner or Body Builder, and can only be taken at the appropriate levels.

Half-Orc, Half-Human

Some argue they are the best of both Races, and it certainly shows.  Half-Orcs take after their parents and get the Studious Nature bonus, but must choose between Brute Strength and Skillful Learner/Body Builder at character creation.

Max Extra Skill

At levels 20 and 30 an Orc character has the option of purchasing five extra skill to add to their max for 15xp. This trait can only be purchased at levels 20 and 30 and at no other time. This trait does not count against racial maximums and instantly raises the maximum skill of the character by five points. If purchased both times it raises this races’ maximum skill to 90 by level 35.

Up and Coming

Humans may define most cultures in the area they livre on Xadune, but Orcs are the next best at also achieving this.  Orcs live nearly everywhere on the planet, and as such rarely look out of place.  While there are still Orc Tribes who keep to themselves, a huge number of Orcs live in cities and towns, working side-by-side with the other races of Xadune.

Makeup Requirements

Orcs have avocado green skin, which is to be represented by makeup or tight clothing across their entire body.  Additionally, Orcs have enlarged lower tusks which jut past their upper lip.

Half-Orcs have a blended skin color; a mix between their parents.  This is to be represented by green blended into the player’s natural skin tones.  Half Orcs also have tusks, although they may be smaller than their Orcish parents.

Orc and Half Orc Experience Levels
		Full Orc
Level	XP	Body	Skill	Body	Skill
1	0	6	5	5	5
2	17	12	10	10	10
3	27	18	15	15	15
4	39	24	20	20	20
5	52	30	25	25	25
6	66	36	30	30	30
7	81	42	35	35	35
8	97	48	40	40	40
9	114	54	45	45	45
10	133	60	45	45	50
11	154	66	45	45	55
12	175	66	45	45	55
13	196	66	45	45	55
14	217	66	45	45	55
15	243	72	50	50	60
16	269	72	50	50	60
17	295	72	50	50	60
18	321	72	50	50	60
19	347	78	55	55	65
20	379	78	55	55	65
21	411	78	55	55	65
22	443	78	55	55	65
23	475	85	60	65	76
24	507	85	60	65	76
25	545	85	60	65	76
26	583	85	60	65	76
27	621	93	65	65	76
28	659	93	65	65	76
29	697	93	65	65	76
30	741	102	70	70	83
31	791	102	70	70	83
32	847	113	75	75	90
33	909	113	75	75	90
34	977	113	75	75	90
35	1051	125	80	80	100