Half-orcs

Orcs mainly inhabit the Great Steppe, the flat stormy grassland across the sea from Albion. As such, they are fairly rare in Albion. However, these are not the Orcs of classic fantasy, as they are not universally evil. The orcish tribes of the Great Steppe are warriors, and can be cruel, but have a strict code of conduct, a rigid hierarchy, and strong traditions. They are as diverse in good and evil as any race. Orc culture is often incomprehensible to outsiders, but familial and tribal ties are important. Half-Orcs tend to be common where the Steppe meets the Holy Confederation, at the Infinity Mountains, and human civilization trades with the Orc tribes. A Half-Orc in Albion must have a strong reason to travel so far from home.