halfogre

A half-ogre is a fictional creature appearing in various fantasy settings, most notably in role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons. It is depicted as the offspring of an ogre and a humanoid, such as a human, elf, or orc. This lineage typically results in a creature that possesses a blend of ogre and humanoid traits.

Physically, half-ogres are generally larger and more robust than their humanoid parents, inheriting some of the imposing stature and strength of the ogre. However, they often lack the sheer brute force and immense size of a full-blooded ogre. Their appearance can vary widely depending on their specific heritage, sometimes displaying a more humanoid frame with ogre-like features such as a rougher complexion, thicker bones, or a more pronounced jawline. Other times, they might appear as significantly larger and more muscular humanoids with only subtle hints of their ogre ancestry.

In terms of temperament and intelligence, half-ogres are often portrayed as being less brutish and more capable of complex thought than ogres. They may struggle with societal integration, facing prejudice from both humanoids who fear their ogre blood and ogres who might view them as weak. This can lead them to be solitary figures or to live on the fringes of society, sometimes as mercenaries, outcasts, or in their own small communities. Their alignment can range from neutral to evil, but neither extreme is a universal characteristic.