Revised Core Races
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|'''Primary Features:'''||<u>Powerful Build:</u> The physical stature of half-orcs lets them function in many ways as if they were one size category larger. Whenever it is advantageous for him, a half-orc is considered one size category larger for the purposes of special abilities and combat maneuvers that depend on size (like Swallow Whole and determining who he can grapple) as well as checks that are subject to a size modifier (like grapple checks, bull rush attempts, and trip attempts). In addition, he may use weapons designed for creatures of a size category larger without penalty, though his size and reach remain that of his actual size. This trait stacks with effects that would change his size category. | |'''Primary Features:'''||<u>Powerful Build:</u> The physical stature of half-orcs lets them function in many ways as if they were one size category larger. Whenever it is advantageous for him, a half-orc is considered one size category larger for the purposes of special abilities and combat maneuvers that depend on size (like Swallow Whole and determining who he can grapple) as well as checks that are subject to a size modifier (like grapple checks, bull rush attempts, and trip attempts). In addition, he may use weapons designed for creatures of a size category larger without penalty, though his size and reach remain that of his actual size. This trait stacks with effects that would change his size category. | ||
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| - | |'''Secondary Features:'''||<u>Able Charger:</u> Whenever a half-orc charges, he gets a +10 ft bonus to | + | |'''Secondary Features:'''||<u>Able Charger:</u> Whenever a half-orc charges, he gets a +10 ft bonus to speed for that charge.<br><u>Menacing:</u> Half-orcs may use Strength in place of Charisma to determine their ability modifier to Intimidate checks. In addition, they gain a +2 racial bonus to Intimidate checks, which increases to a +4 bonus at 5th level, +6 at 10th level, +8 at 15th level, and +10 at 20th level. |
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|'''Automatic Languages:'''||Common and any one of your choice | |'''Automatic Languages:'''||Common and any one of your choice | ||
