5e D&D Character Idea - Halforc

Idea for your next character, an NPC, members of an adventuring party or a backup character
Half orcs are often they are associated with savagery, great axes, ferocity, barbarians and difficult childhoods. Some grow up in orcish cultures, others in human and some in-between or another place entirely different.

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Murook is a female half-orc Druid

Background - Acolyte
Family - Your father left when you were young Your mother is a skilled stonemason who hates you. you are an only child

Trait - I often use physical activity to keep dark thoughts at bay
Ideal - Today. Enjoy each day while you can. Life is too short for big ideas
Bond - It is my duty to provide children to sustain my tribe
Flaw - I dislike everyone who is not like me

Trinket - A fertility charm covered with rude pictures
Savage heritage - You have several painful looking piercings
Possible Pet - Hurra is a unique insect covered in hair. They love to make a mess


Gaaki is a female half-orc Paladin

Background - Urchin
Family - Your grandparent, Vola Anskuld founded a cult. You will try to found a shrine in their name

Trait - I laugh loud and often, for tomorrow I may not laugh at all
Ideal - Independence. I go where I please, not where others want me to
Bond - I want to be remembered for the things I have done
Flaw - Once I indulge in strong drink or other vices I find it hard to stop

Trinket - A wolf pelt bearing a ballad describing the destruction of an orcish clan
Possible Pet - This aggressive beetle is named after a feared orc leader. They are always going missing


Shui is a female half-orc Monk

Background - Entertainer
Family - Your parents died when you were young but an uncle raised you. No one told you about your parents for years and have many you treat as siblings. One of your treasured possessions belonged to them

Trait - I use few words
Ideal - Mastery. If you can master yourself you can master the world
Bond - I owe everything to my mentor – a horrible person who's probably rotting in jail somewhere
Flaw - I often say the wrong thing in social situations

Trinket - A mask depicting a demon that fills you with violent thoughts when worn
Savage heritage - You give brutal sounding names to your weapons
Human backstory element - a strange painting of a unicorn
Possible Pet - Hurra is a unique insect covered in hair. They love to make a mess


Fodel is a male half-orc Bard

Background - Guild Artisan
Family - You come from a proud family of half-orcs who have produced many adventurers

Trait - I keep a tight rein on my emotions after past experiences
Ideal - Respect. All people, whatever their background, deserve respect
Bond - I work to restore an ancient library
Flaw - I spend money as fast as it comes to me

Trinket - A flint knife that belonged to your mother
Savage heritage - You believe the quality of music relates to how loud it is
Possible Pet - Shar is a playful mole who is decades old and belonged to a grandparent


Lagazi Ulmokina is a half-orc Monk

Background - Sage
Family - One of your ancestors created a runic sword which. You and your siblings have grown up hearing of their deeds and seek to follow them

Trait - I often use physical activity to keep dark thoughts at bay
Ideal - Savagery. I want others to see the pain and rage that lives inside me
Bond - Wealth is a way to ensure survival in the world
Flaw - I dislike hard work of any kind

Trinket - A simple wooden board game of orcish design
Savage heritage - You proud bear several scars
Human backstory element - pact with a devil
Possible Pet - This aggressive beetle is named after a feared orc leader. They are always going missing