Caladean Half-Ogre

Race
[For use with Dungeons and Dragons
Edition 3.5]

[by Christopher W. Blaine]

Brief History
§ The Half-Ogre race is not new; for centuries there have been individual
cases where, through various means, an ogre mated with a human.
Normally, the product of these unions are little more than small ogres.

§ Two hundred years ago, a great war devastated the lands of Caladeus
and Anderon, leaving groups of humans and ogres isolated from others.
At first, there was conflict between the groups, but the more
compassionate and intelligent of both parties came together and decided
they should combine efforts to survive.

§ Within a generation, old hostilities were swept aside in favor of mutual

respect and admiration. Humans learned the ogres were far from
mindless, but existed within a very complex society of where might made
right. The ogres learned that humans were not only tasty, but very good
at bending the natural world to their will.

§ Inevitably, there were pairings between the most charismatic of the ogres
and the ugliest of humans. Because the ogre’s diets had changed over
the years (from raw meat to cooked, as well as helpings of vegetables
and fruits), the resulting children from these unions were far different
from others around the realms.

§ Today, especially in the former lands of Caladeus and Anderon, the Half-
Ogres are considered as common as the Half-Orc. In many respects,
because it was orcs that had caused many of them problems associated
with the lands, they are more accepted.
Traits
Personality Physical Traits
§ Half-Ogres are obsessed with § There is generally no physical
beauty. Where other races want difference between males and
to be strong or fast, the half-ogre females. The height of a typical
wants to be accepted for their half-ogre is between 6-1/2 feet
grace, wit and charm. They are and 7-1/2 feet. Weight, because
already strong and tough, but of their increased mass, is
are born with definite generally between 350 and 500
disadvantages. lbs. They are considered large
creatures.
§ Because they want to be
associated more with their § All half-ogres have muscular
human sides, half-ogres will bodies and this sometimes
often work towards increasing causes problems. Half-ogre
their intelligence and charisma wizards suffer from a 10%
before anything else. arcane spell failure because
they are unable to consistently
§ It is not uncommon to find half- make the necessary gestures.
ogres who are interested in the
arts. § Half-ogres have dark hair and
eyes and no more so than a
human, though they are fond of
coloring their hair.
Traits
Age/Habits
§ The typical lifespan of a half-ogre
is between 90 and 100 years, but
it is not uncommon to see those
who choose a more “soft”
(clerics, wizards, bards) living to
125 years.
§ Half-ogres tend to have shorter
tempers than their human
parents and when they do get
angry, the often rant in Giant,
one of the languages they learn
as children.
§ Those who choose to become
fighters or barbarians often times
adorn themselves in tattoos.
Every major battle is marked
forever on their bodies.
Relations
§ Outside their homelands, half-
ogres are often treated with
disdain by other ogres, humans
and anyone else. They are often
times considered abominations.
§ Half-ogres long to be accepted
by the “finer” races, especially
humans and elves and work
hard to please them.
§ Dwarves and gnomes tolerate
half-ogres; half-orcs often times
push their buttons as a matter
of form.
§ Surprisingly, half-ogres seem to
get along best with halflings,
mainly because that race
understands the prejudices of
the civilized world.
Traits
Alignment Religion
§ A half-ogre can be of any § Half-ogres have an especially
alignment, though they often difficult time with religion. The
tend towards chaotic. Those who gods of ogres do not appreciate
choose the path of law struggle them for the most part and the
with their vocations. human gods do not know what
to do with them.
§ Evil half-ogres are most often
barbarians or clerics (shamans). § Most commonly, half-ogres will
Neutral prefer being a druid or choose another race’s deity to
ranger. A half-ogre paladin is worship, which has a tendency
extremely rare, but is quite a to complicate their lives even
sight to behold! more.

§ The rogue class, by its very

nature, is extremely foreign to
half-ogres. Their size simply
makes it difficult for them to
sneak around.
Traits
Language
§ Half-ogres are able to speak
Common, Giant, Ogre and Orc
naturally.
§ Among half-ogres, being able to
speak more languages than
another half-ogre is considered a
mark of superiority.
Names
§ Half-ogres will often times
choose a name for themselves
after they have competed in a
tribal adulthood ritual. Family
surnames mean little to them
until they are on their own.
§ In an effort to try and fit in,
half-ogres will often make up
names that are a combination of
two or more races. For example,
it would not be surprising to find
a half-ogre warrior with a
halfling first name and drow
surname.
 § Half-Ogres start with (1) level as an Ogre, demonstrating
the experience they have gained working with their tribe or
parents. This is equivalent to 1d8 HD + 7 x INT Modifier
skill points, plus (2) feats.

Racial Traits § +3 STR, +3 CON, -2 INT, -2 WIS, -2 CHA

• Pointed ears
§ -4 to Move Silently, Hide and Diplomacy skills

• Pronounced canines § +4 to Intimidate and Concentration skills

• Muscular forms § 20’ land speed

§ Large creature, -1 to AC
• Brown to black skin
§ Darkvision 30’
• Dark hair & eyes
§ Racial adjustment: 10% arcane spell failure
• Preferred classes:
•Druid § All equipment costs 15% more to accommodate great
strength and size.
• Barbarian
§ +2 to all attacks against giantkind; -3 to attacks against
halflings, dwarves and gnomes

§ Any half-ogre with a CHA and INT score over 17 each

receive an additional 10% to XP gained.