Deep-Orcs

The Orcs of the Deep are the descendants of lesser Gongs of the first age who retreated completely from sunlight under the earth to the vast subterranean realms of the Underdeeps.They are close relatives to the Snagas or lesser slave-Orcs of Mordor, Isengard and Dol Guldur but have adapted themselves perfectly to the netherworld.

The Moria Goblins, especially the Snagahai are of this race as are the Mucklings of the Undermarshes and the Moon Goblins of the cracking Fells.

Appearance
Deep orcs are the smallest breed of Orc, standing not taller than Dwarves or even Hobbits.They have plain nostrils and enlarged yellow Eyes, thin hair and pale -yet swarthy - skin.