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Orcs
have green skin of different hues. The Ograkk orcs
usually have a lighter complexion, while the Kharbesh
and Arwondel orcs are darker and richer in color.
Orcs have black or brown hair, and their hair and
beard growth varies greatly, from sporadic wisps
to impressive manes. Their eyes range from gray
to yellow, orange and red of different saturation.
Kharbesh and Arwondel orcs seldom have gray eyes.
Orcs favor durable materials and practical clothes.
Many wear armor and weapons in everyday life, regardless
of their profession. They wear tokens to denote
status, tribal affinity or skill.
The Ograkk orcs gain most of their clothing materials
from their cattle herds and mountain quarry, but
their merchants also try to keep a steady supply
of wool from the south. Their outer garments, such
as mantles, caps, gloves and boots, are commonly
made of fur to keep the warmth. Other clothes, such
as tunics, pants, bracers and belts are usually
made of leather. Garments are often strengthened
with metal details to enhance their durability or
functionality. Their hair growth is sparser than
that of other orcs, and full beards or manes are
rare, especially among the men. Men commonly shave
or cut their hair, and eventual beards, short. Women
keep their hair tied back with a headband, or cut
it short also. Many orcs wear tribal tattoos and
impressive weapons are frequent tokens.
The Kharbesh orcs have sparse access to any other
materials than those provided by their herds, prey
and loot, making them rely mostly on animal hides.
They wear cloaks, caps, tunics, pants, loincloths
or skirts, and boots. Their hair growth is rich,
but they seldom style their manes or beards beyond
tying them back. Most commonly they let them be,
often causing the hair to become a mass of dreadlocks
over the years. Scars are considered to be powerful
symbols, and they use a special method of scar tattooing
to create swirling patterns on their skin. Popular
tokens are trophies from dangerous prey or fallen
enemies.
The Arwondel orcs have over time adapted to the
local customs, and they wear much the same garments
as the commoners among the Arwondel humans do. Although
the human concept of beauty remains foreign to them,
they collect items that they know relate status
and power in the Arwondel society. Thus they often
wear exaggerated heavy metal jewelry and gruesome
weapons. They braid their hair or cut it short.
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