Mountain Orc

Introduction
The Mountain Orcs of the north and The Frostspine Mountains, comprise the oldest and most numerous of the various orc subraces active in Éarthrun. In fact, many people assume that all orcs are like the savage warmongers found in these regions, and do not identify half-orcs as a separate race.

Description
Mountain orcs look vaguely like primitive humans but are a fair bit taller at seven or more feet in height; a rare few exceed eight feet in height. They have stocky, powerful necks, and their bestial heads seem to sit directly on their massive shoulders. Their eyes are always a deep shade of gray with yellow pupils, and their faces are dominated by porcine snouts, small pointy ears, and unlike other orcs they don't have large tusks, but small sharp fangs. Mountain orcs can't grow hair. Their clothing is crude and primitive. They are far from the cleanest race on Éarthrun and delight in decorating their bodies with deep scars and warpaint.

Mountain orcs are shorter, more slender, and less bulky than other orcs, standing at 1.78 - 1.86 meters tall and weigh around 84 - 92 kg.

Psychology
Mountain Orcs are probably the smartest of all the orc races. They are extremely aware of their own mortality and can be very cunning. They prefer to launch ambushes or luring adventurers into traps to get the upper hand in the fight.

Homeland
Mountain Orcs prefer the colder regions near mountains, and usually build their communities in abandoned dwarven mines or natural caves. They are also known for building forts arround natural obstacles in the terrain.

Relations with Other Races
Mountain Orcs rely on themselves and are not very accepting of other orc races, goblins or hobgoblins. They often fight for territory against dwarves, humans and even frost giants. They have a long standing grudge against Arctic Dwarves, because they prefer the same homeland.