Pigmy Orc
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Climate/Terrain | Subterranean |
| Frequency | Very Rare |
| Organization | Tribe |
| Activity Cycle | Night |
| Diet | Carnivore |
| Intelligence | Low (5-7) |
| Treasure | J, (O) |
| Alignment | Lawful Evil |
| No. Appearing | 5-50 |
| Armor Class | 9 |
| Movement | 6" |
| Hit Dice | 1/2 |
| THAC0 | 20 |
| No. of Attacks | 1 |
| Damage/Attack | 1-6 (weapon) |
| Special Attacks | Nil |
| Special Defenses | Hit point pool |
| Magic Resistance | Nil |
| Size | S (4' tall) |
| Morale | Elite (14) |
| XP Value | 15 |
Description
These creatures are the diminutive offspring of Orcs that have been cursed by the gods. They have the appearance of a dwarven Orc with an ivory horn in the center of their scalp. Their flesh is blue in hue and they have little body hair.
Combat
While small in stature, they have an unusual quality that makes them tough, scrappy fighters. Their fierce, unyielding, stupid nature makes them awkward opponents. They will continue to battle long after normal orcs would have fled the field.
Any group of Pigmy Orcs within line of sight of each other has a shared group of hit points equal to 2hp per member. Damaged Pigmy Orcs regenerate 2hp per round from this pool until fully healed. The horn glows a faint blue when a Pigmy Orc is healing. Once the pool is exhausted, the Pigmy Orcs no longer regenerate.
Pigmy Orcs normally wield curde weapons, such as clubs, staffs, or knives. Thier leaders will sometimes have slightly better weapons and even wear some armor.
Habitat/Society
At best these dull-witted beings have only a simple culture and dwell in the most primitive conditions. They are capable of building crude huts, scavenging for food, and making primitive clothes. They have no written language and they communicate through gestures and a series of grunts.
Orcs universally despise Pigmy Dwarves and will torment them for simple pleasure. As a result they have been driven to the most mediocre territory in the underground realm, dwelling among cramped caves and tunnels. They also have a fierce rivalry with Kobolds and the two will attack each other on sight.
Ecology
The horns of the Pigmy orcs have a certain medicinal value that is known to some sages and herbalists. Each horn is worth 5gp if a buyer can be located.