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Message: <blockquote data-quote="smootrk" data-source="post: 3258515" data-attributes="member: 28583">I agree.  Half-Orcs are lacking, but a few minor bonuses covering a few aspects of their Orcish heritage will go a long way in making them interesting - note that standard Orcs may need the same or better treatment as well.  Some interesting tweaks on current rules could go a long way in making them better suited for some roles.  For instance, isn't there a Feat that allows a Dwarf to use CON instead of CHA for Sorcerers?  Make a similar feat for Half-Orcs except geared towards Warlocks or a Orcish style of Warmage.  Tweak the Wilderness Rogue (UA variant) so that it appeals to Orcs/Half-Orcs with abilities based on Endurance (CON) rather than nimbleness (dex).  Tweak Orc Deities so that CHA is not used for Turn/Rebuking, but rather STR instead done with a ferocious roar.In other words, there are always some houserule options, or even new Feats that can be made up to effect certain beneficial changes that could re-balance the Half-Orc.  Just as the Races of Stone had many feats/options that catered to Dwarves (or whatever Race/Book combo you want to compare), the intrepid DM could make up new features to enhance a player's options who wants to play an Orc.</blockquote>