Ogres are a type of giant-kin that are known for their brutality, greed, and hunger. They are often found in the wilderness, raiding villages and caravans for food and treasure. Ogres are usually chaotic evil in alignment, and worship Vaprak, the god of destruction. Ogres are large creatures, standing about 10 feet tall and weighing around 600 pounds. They have thick, muscular bodies and large heads with tusks, horns, or both. Their skin ranges from dull yellow to brownish black, and they often wear hides or skins of their prey. Ogres have darkvision, which allows them to see in the dark, but they are not very intelligent or wise. They speak a dialect of Giant called Jogishk, as well as Common. Ogres are related to trolls, and some of them can interbreed with humans or aquatic creatures to produce half-ogres or merrows. Ogres are common enemies for adventurers, as they pose a threat to civilized lands and are often hired by other evil creatures as mercenaries or guards.
Ogres are also a legendary monster in mythology, folklore, and fiction throughout the world. They are usually depicted as a large, hideous, man-like being that eats ordinary human beings, especially infants and children. They appear in many classic works of literature, and are most often associated in fairy tales and legend with a taste for infants. The word ogre comes from French, which borrowed it from Latin Orcus, the god of the underworld. Ogres are often confused with orcs, which are another kind of monstrous creature.