Orcs

A fallen race, no two orcs will ever be the same. Each acts as an independent body for the most part as only a couple thousand still exist. These few orcs are for the most part insanely strong for individuals, only very young orcs can be compared to something like a normal human soldier as they quickly strengthen and grow in skill. Thanks to this orcs generally set alarms off when they’re seen, especially when more than one is around.

They are easily identifiable, at least six foot tall, striking dark green skin, red or black eyes, thick square jaws, and large canines. Males have large lower canines, females have large upper canines. Orcs are generally bald but a few have hair, usually dark green or black.

One of few connecting threads of orcs is their affinity for gemstones, one of few still living traditions and so they use it as currency among each other. Most have at least a basic sense for carving and polishing the stones, able to cobble together usable currency from just the stones if a merchant is keen to their value. Many orcs have forgotten the meanings behind their carvings but some wise ones do still claim meanings behind each stone and style.