Many who are born in areas of great conflict between the two races feel the constant pull of a mixed heritage.

Most half-orc paragons become champions of their race because they endure unusual circumstances involving both humans and orcs. Although they respect the obvious power of the deities and their clerics, few half-orc paragons feel the call of a higher power - perhaps because they sit so clearly between two numerous and powerful races. Half-orc paragons rarely have strong religious views.

Some half-orc paragons give in to bitterness caused by the difficulties they encounter in communities of other races, but most look beyond that, drawing strength of character from the inequities they face. Half-orc paragons, like most orcs and half-orcs, tend toward a chaotic outlook. Many view themselves as gifted with strength and opportunities beyond those of either of their parent races. 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. Half-orc paragons are as mixed in outlook as they are in ancestry. These like-minded half-orcs seek acceptance in the half-orc paragon's community, seek to become adventuring companions, or simply want to be followers. Successful half-orc paragon adventurers often attract others of their race. With fewer connections to their race as a whole than other racial paragons, half-orc paragons are likely to remain active adventurers for long periods of time. Half-orc paragons adventure to see the world, look for a home, search for fame and power, or simply wander for wandering's sake. Powerful warriors, half-orc paragons combine the innate ferocity of their orc heritage with the quick thinking and adaptability of humanity. Rather, most half-orc paragons find the strength to champion their heritage by overcoming the challenges of a unique and sometimes isolating background. Half-orc paragons differ from other racial paragons in that they rarely have large populations of other half-orcs promoting and supporting their views of their race.

Paragon game lore