Kobold

Basic Information

Anatomy

Kobolds are small reptilian humanoids. They have scales which were normally light or dark red, they have long tails, claws on their hands, and a crocodile shaped head.

Biological Traits

A kobold's biology also allows them to change sex if their tribe demands more of the other sex. This is often the case after a great war or natural disaster.

Genetics and Reproduction

Kobolds are egg-laying creatures with the fastest gestation period of all humanoids. Female kobolds lay their egg after only two weeks and then the egg would hatch after another two months. There is also a ten percent chance for two eggs from one pregnancy. There is also a very rare chance for kobolds to be born with greater draconic features which include wings, these kobolds are often raised differently than the rest.

Growth Rate & Stages

Kobolds can falk within hours of them hatching and mature at an age of 6. Kobolds grow so fast that a kobold who has broken out of their egg after only a month can survive with good odds. Even though surprising the kobolds can live much longer than humans. This comes from the kobold's dragon blood. Even tough kobolds have the ability to live for a long time the average life of a kobold is only ten years, as most kobolds find an early death in combat.

Ecology and Habitats

Kobolds are adaptable creatures but prefer more isolated areas like caves, hills, or islands. Because of their cold-bloodedness, they tend to live in hotter areas.

Additional Information

Social Structure

Kobold societies are some of the most efficient if not the most efficient society of all races. Kobolds work together and it is very rare for kobolds to be greedy or slothful. Kobolds work for the expansion and future of the community. They have a much easier time seeing and planning for the future, a trait they have inherited from their dragon blood. There are some resemblance to leadership in normal kobold societies. The kobolds who are born smarter are often given jobs as overseers of the tribe and will do most of the planning for new projects. Kobolds born as sorcerers are also highly respected, even more so than those who are given power through faith.

Geographic Origin and Distribution

Kobolds in Aloth are not very widely spread and the biggest group can be found on Coatisand Island. There are some who travel the world but most will either live with their own kind or serve a greater wyrm.

Average Intelligence

Kobolds as an individual might not be a contender to the smartest race, but as a community kobolds can come up with great plans, strategies, and traps.

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Kobolds have heightened vision and possess darkvision.

Civilization and Culture

Relationship Ideals

Romance is almost unheard of in kobolds. Females often breed with different males many times a week, meaning it is almost impossible who the father of their eggs are. In kobold society the taught of monogamy is unheard of. Even though most kobolds do not feel much commitment to relationships and have no shame in many sexual partners at a time, there are some kobolds who go through a marriage like rituals to become bonded. These bonds are rare, and only two kobolds who respect each other and want to spend their lives together go through it. In most kobold societies these bonds are very respected and if the bonded kobolds have been very important to the tribe they are given a personal space within it for them to live. But even though they are bonded they do breed with other kobolds without feeling jealousy or shame.

Average Technological Level

Kobolds are efficient creatures who's world and life are often committed to their tribe and mining. Kobolds might not have the best technology of the races, but their efficiency and passion make up for most of it. It is very normal for kobolds to work 12-hour shifts in mines. Because of a tribe's riches, kobolds can obtain most of what they can not make themselves through trade with other humanoid communities who wants to trade with them.

Major Language Groups and Dialects

Kobolds speak draconic mainly, but some learn common to talk or deal with other races. Their draconic is much different from the common draconic and when they talk they often sound like rabid dogs.

Common Dress Code

Kobolds often wear clothes made of leather or fur. Metal is also common among them as their societies are often mineral-rich. Kobolds do not see the reason for shoes as their feet are perfect for overcoming natural terrain. Even tough kobolds can make clothes, they often wear it just to look different. Clothes in kobold society are completely optional.

Culture and Cultural Heritage

Kobolds are famous for their devotion to their culture and religion. Much of their culture and religion is based around mining. Mining and hard work are very important to all kobolds and they put the future of their society before their own lives. Kobolds also believe that service to their tribe is more important than their wellbeing. It is common for kobolds to lose many of their people in battles if it is for the benefit of their tribe. In their faith, they also believe that if they die serving their tribe they will be reincarnated into the next egg laid in the tribe. This belief has made fear uncommon in kobolds as many will rush into battle without a second taught. It is also said those who lay their lives down for the tribe in heroic ways will not be reincarnated but will go to heaven. The most efficient and accomplished kobolds who die in this manner are said to be reincarnated in heaven as a true dragon.

Interspecies Relations and Assumptions

Kobolds like to be alone or isolated from most humanoid races. They feel like outcasts in any humanoid societies and their race holds spite easier than any other race. Even though they do not get along with most races kobolds can become part of other humanoid societies if they are treated right and with respect. Except for dragons who they worship, kobolds hold Half Dragons in the same light. It is not unusual for a half-dragon to lead a lesser tribe of kobolds.

Lifespan

100-120 years

Average Height

Between 55 cm to 70 cm

Average Weight

Between 14 kg to 18 kg

Average Physique

Kobolds because of their size are very dexterous and can move and doge easy, they are however weaker than most other races.

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

Kobolds comes in many shades. The more normal colors for their scales are different shades of red, but orange, yellow and green are not that uncommon.