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Orc Bolter
Medium - Size
Orcs
225 lbs
Artillery Role
1
269.34

Body
Mind
Soul
Vitality
13 / 13
Armor
12
15
Luck
Walking Speed
30
Jumping Speed
14
Nightsight
60
Unhindered Attacks
1
Reach
5
ST 1 | 1 SP | d4
ST 2 | 4 SP | d5
Language Spoken
Language Fluent

Mail Shirt
Clothes, Peasant
Crossbow Bolt Case
Heavy Crossbow
 
Heavy Crossbow

  • Inventory Equipped Inventory Equipped:
  • Clothes, Peasant
    0.1 gp
  • Crossbow Bolt Case
    1 gp
  • Heavy Crossbow
    4.41 50 gp
  • Mail Shirt
    48 60 gp

  • Inventory Unequipped Inventory Unequipped:
  • 20 Crossbow Bolt
    0.05 gp
  • Dagger
    4.1 2 gp


  • Quick Ability Quick Abilities:
  • Steadfast Posture
    500 gp Requires Skill Tier 1 Medium Armor Skill

  • Free Ability Free Abilities:
  • Aggressive
    15


  • Monster Bit Monster Bits:
  • 26 Humanoid Blood
    0.15 gp
  • 66 Animal Bone
    0.03 gp
  • 44 Animal Fat
    0.5 gp
  • 156 Animal Meat
    0.05 gp
  • 22 Soft Skin
    0.05 gp

In his gnarled grip, the crossbow's iron limbs protrude like the jagged bones of a defeated foe. Sinewy muscles tense as he adjusts its weight, eyes fixed on unseen prey.

An orc bolter is a specialized warrior armed with a heavy crossbow. Known for their brute strength, they provide ranged support in battles, targeting enemy ranks and fortifications. Orc bolters are highly valued for their ability to deliver powerful, precise shots from a distance.

Environments: Arctic Forest Grassland Hill Mountain Swamp Underground

Orcs
Creature Sub Type
Creature Sub Type
13

Orcs are a formidable and fearsome race, born of darkness and twisted by malevolent forces.

Orcs: The Twisted Elven Warriors

Orcs in your world were once graceful and noble elves, a thriving and wise race. However, their history took a dark turn as they fell victim to ancient and malevolent forces. Twisted, tortured, and corrupted, the elves were transformed into unrecognizable beings, stripped of their former beauty and wisdom. Legends recount that these dark forces of evil can only twist and destroy what the forces of good have created, resulting in the birth of the orcs.

Relentless Army of Hatred

Orcs exist for a singular purpose: to serve as an unyielding and relentless army of warriors. Bred and forged by the very essence of hatred and destruction, they are a race that embraces chaos and conquest as their way of life. The dark magic that gave birth to orcs instilled in them a deep-seated hatred, and their culture revolves around waging war, seeking to dominate and destroy.

Uncompromising and Unyielding

Orcs are primarily purebred males, created from a sinister amalgamation of slime and shadowy magic. These warriors are renowned for their fearsome combat abilities, possessing a deadly precision that can cut down even the most formidable foes. Orc champions are nearly impossible to kill, displaying a supernatural level of tenacity and toughness that allows them to withstand the most dire circumstances. Their unwavering determination to conquer, combined with their resistance to control or manipulation, makes them formidable adversaries.

Martial Prowess and Fearsome Appearance

In appearance, orcs are often depicted as brutish humanoids, standing about six to seven feet tall on average. They possess muscular frames, with rough, greenish skin, prominent brows, and sharp fangs. Their broad shoulders and thick limbs make them fearsome in combat, and their combat attire often includes large, heavy weapons like axes and maces. While their reputation as warriors precedes them, orcs are also known for their ability to craft formidable weapons and develop cunning battle tactics.

Society of Conquest

Orcs live in a society deeply rooted in war and conquest. They are organized into warbands, each led by a powerful chieftain. These warbands constantly vie for dominance, seeking to expand their territories and subject other races to their will. Orcish strongholds are fortified and menacing, with towering walls and an ever-present sense of battle readiness.

In your adventures, encounters with orcs can be harrowing and intense. Players might find themselves embroiled in epic battles, negotiating uneasy truces, or attempting to break the relentless cycle of hatred that fuels the orcish race. The presence of orcs in your game world adds an element of darkness, resilience, and the ever-present threat of war, making them a formidable and memorable aspect of your campaign.

  • Senses Special Senses:
  • Nightsight Nightsight: +60

  • Free Ability Free Abilities:
  • Aggressive
    15

  • ST 1 | 1 SP | d4 Skill Tier 1:
  • Common Common Language Skill
  • Orcish Orcish Language Skill

  • Random Name Table Male Random Name Table Male
  • Names - Orc - Male - First

  • Random Name Table Female Random Name Table Female
  • Names - Orc - Female - First

  • Random Name Table Last Name Random Name Table Last Name
  • Names - Orcs - Last

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