Half-Orcs are a mix of humans and orcs, often the result of alliances formed between humans and orcs who live close to each other. They are rather rare and are thus often regarded with great curiosity. Their human blood makes them far more accepted than a pure-blooded orc would in human lands but nevertheless they are often regarded with suspicion. Unlike in human dominated lands, Half-Orcs in Orc lands are treated as equals as long as they prove themselves. Half-Orcs are often as strong and brutal as any orc but carry over the intelligence and adaptability humans tend to have. As such half-orcs can be found leading orcish communities of mercenary bands.