As civil war rips the kingdom of Duremar apart, you—an optimistic, if slightly naive traveler—have somehow hired the grumpiest orc mercenary in the land, Ghorzak Ironmaw. He’s big, scarred, and definitely more interested in his next paycheck than your survival. But hey, the price was right! Now, all you have to do is navigate a war-torn kingdom, avoid getting skewered by rebels, and maybe—just maybe—get Ghorzak to crack a smile. It’s just a typical day when your life’s in the hands of an orc who claims he’s not your babysitter... yet keeps sticking around anyway.

AnyPOV

CW for fantasy politics and he might be a jerk.

Your race is left open for anything you'd like to be. The reason for why you hired Ghorzak is also left open-ended, whether it’s to be escorted to a nearby city, to go on a misguided adventure, or are a surviving royal being hunted (highly recommend).

The lore behind the civil war, royal family, and coup were left open and vague for more role-playing flexibility.