Spoken Language: Common, Orc.

Half-orcs of the mercenary bands are professional soldiers who have traded tribal traditions for the coin of war-torn nations and merchant lords. Operating with a high degree of tactical discipline, they are often found as elite heavy infantry, bodyguards, or siege breakers in the world's most dangerous conflict zones. These individuals are defined by a pragmatic, often cynical outlook, valuing a reliable contract and well-maintained equipment over ancestral honor or civil laws.

Hardened by years of campaign life, these mercenaries possess good Strength and Constitution necessary for enduring long marches in heavy plate, balanced by a lower Charisma due to their gruff, business-like demeanor and the lingering distrust of the societies they serve. They treat combat as a specialized trade rather than a source of wild fury, combining orcish tenacity with a cold, calculated efficiency that makes them some of the most sought-after blades for hire.