Most half-orc paragons find the strength to champion their heritage by overcoming the challenges of a unique and sometimes isolating background. Powerful warriors, half-orc paragons combine the innate ferocity of their orc heritage with the quick thinking and adaptability of humanity. Half-orc paragons are as mixed in outlook as they are in ancestry. Most half-orc paragons come to identify strongly with one or the other of their parent races, and see themselves as the bridge between that race and other half-orcs. Many view themselves as gifted with strength and opportunities beyond those of either of their parent races.
| Base Attack Bonus | Fort Save | Ref Save | Will Save | Special | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | +1 | +2 | +0 | +0 | Divided ancestry, monstrous mien, Toughness |
| 2nd | +2 | +3 | +0 | +0 | Rage 1/day |
| 3rd | +3 | +3 | +1 | +1 | Ability boost (Str +2), bonus feat |
Class Skills (4 + Int modifier per level): Athletics, Handle Animal, Intimidate, Natural Lore, Profession, and Streetwise.
Class Features
Weapon and Armor Proficiency
A Half-Orc Paragon is proficient with Basic weapons plus any two other weapon groups of your choice. They are proficient with light and medium armor but not with shields.
If not using weapon groups, a Half-Orc Paragon is proficient with simple and martial weapons.
Divided Ancestry
Unlike other racial paragons, half-orcs can take levels in more than one racial paragon class. After gaining at least one level as a half-orc paragon, a character can take either orc paragon levels or human paragon levels (but not both).
If a half-orc paragon takes at least one level in another paragon class, he counts as a full member of that race for the purpose of meeting prerequisites.
Monstrous Mien
Half-orc paragons can channel their innate ferocity, resulting in a +4 racial bonus on Intimidate checks. He can also choose to apply his Strength modifier to his Intimidate checks rather than his Charisma modifier.
Toughness
A 1st-level half-orc paragon gains Toughness as a bonus feat. If he already possesses this feat, his maximum hit points are increased by 3 instead.
Rage
At 2nd level, a half-orc paragon comes to understand and draw upon the natural ferocity that courses through his blood. He gains the ability to fly into a screaming blood frenzy once per day. The effect of this ability is identical with the effect of a barbarian’s rage ability, and half-orc paragon levels stack with barbarian levels to determine the benefits of his rage.
Ability Boost
At 3rd level, a half-orc paragon’s Strength score increases by 2 points.
Bonus Feat
At 3rd level, a half-orc paragon gains a bonus feat. The character must meet the feat’s prerequisites normally.