Half Orc Half orcs may have at one time been human/orc hybrids but have now evolved into a race of their own. They have green skin and protruding lower fangs or teeth. Half orcs are tougher than average and are almost always fighters. They tend to be less intelligent and should roleplay difficulty in understanding complicated subjects. Note also that half orcs have a very short life expectancy so that your starting player may only be four years old! Half orcs regard honor in combat as the highest and most respected goal in life. They would rather die in combat than of old age, and would never be seen running from a battle unless the situation were completely overwhelming. The half orc society is clan-based, where families and blood relations are regarded as most important. Individual half orcs may leave the family to adventure with other races in order to establish glory and a name for themselves. Half orcs start with two extra Body Points. They must pay double for all Scholarly skills.