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Ogre Class for BX/OSE

Ogre

Demihuman Class

Requirements: Minimum STR 9, Minimum CON 9

Prime Requisite: STR and CON

Hit Dice: 1d8+1

Maximum Level: 10

Armor: Any appropriate to size, including shields

Weapons: Any appropriate to size

Languages: Alignment, Common, Ogre

Ogres are very large 8-10’ tall humanoids that tend to live solitary nomadic lifestyles. They are characterized by their massive appetites and are often sought after as hired help for their physical abilities.

​​Prime requisites: An Ogre with at least 13 in one prime requisite gains a 5% bonus to experience. If both STR and CON are 13 or higher, the Ogre gets a +10% bonus.

Combat

Ogres can use all types of armor, but it must be tailored to their larger stature. All armor costs 25% more for Ogres. Ogres can use all types of weapons, but Ogres are also able to use two-handed weapons as if they were not two-handed. So an Ogre can wield both a two-handed sword and a shield for example.

Massive Physiology

Thanks to their greater strength and size, Ogres can carry far more than most. If using detailed encumbrance, Ogres instead use the following table to determine movement rate

If using item based encumbrance, Ogres instead use the following table to determine movement rate.

To fuel their greater carry capacity, Ogres also require twice as many rations per day.

Living Battering Ram

Ogres that move at least 30’ in a round and attack, inflict +2 damage with a successful hit. 

After Reaching 9th Level

An Ogre can create an Ogre mercenary guild, attracting 1d2 Ogre followers. The followers may be used as retainers or mercenaries and do not count for a character’s retainer limit based on their Charisma.

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Orc Class for BX/OSE

Orc

Demihuman Class

Requirements: Minimum 9 CON

Prime Requisite: STR

Hit Dice: 1d6

Maximum Level: 12

Armor: Any, including shields

Weapons: Any

Languages: Alignment, Common, Orcish

Orcs are bulky, pig-like demihumans with snouts, fur, and occasionally tusks. Usually weighing around 200 pounds and are between 4’11” and 5’3” in height. Orcs don’t typically associate themselves with adventuring parties, tending to stick to their own kind. Orcs that do work with adventuring parties can be helpful liaisons to other Orc clans, expert trackers, or formidable fighters in their own right.

Combat

Orcs can use all types of weapons and armour.

Enhanced Sense of Smell

Orcs can attempt to use their superior sense of smell to gain more information whilst in a dungeon. Orcs have a 2-in-6 chance of sniffing out the presence of monsters in adjacent rooms. (The referee may determine if any further information can be gathered such as specific monsters or number of monsters). After reaching 9th Level, Orcs have a 3-in-6 chance of sniffing out monsters.

Infravision

Orcs have infravision to 60’ (see Darkness under Hazards and Challenges in Classic Fantasy: Adventures).

Greater Awareness

When rolling for if the party is surprised, a party with an Orc is only surprised on a 1-in-6 chance.

Natural Forager

When foraging in the wilderness, a party with an Orc has a 2-in-6 chance of finding food instead of a 1-in-6.

After Reaching 9th Level

An Orc can create an Orc warband, attracting 1d6x10 orcs. The followers may be used as retainers or mercenaries and do not count for a character’s retainer limit based on their Charisma.