Trow
Trow are a short, ugly type of Goblin, with sharp teeth, and a vile nature. They are known to be quite covetous of wealth, wanting to hoard gold and silver specifically. Due to their nocturnal nature, they have excellent night vision, with some being able to see in pitch blackness. They tend to live in small tribes, where the most viscous or cunning becomes the leader. Trow shamans have been known to possess the ability to change shape, turn invisible, and even turn lead into gold. Which part of this is truth, and which is myth, is unknown
Basic Information
Anatomy
Short in stature, even among the Goblin, rarely standing higher than three and a half feet. By human standards, they are considered hideously ugly, frequently with heavy and string head and body hair, and pointed teeth.
Genetics and Reproduction
A single trow matron can conceive and birth a litter of 2-6 offspring every six months. The infant mortality rate is high, which is the only thing preventing trow populations from ballooning out of control
Ecology and Habitats
Deep forest or underground. When living near humans, they frequently steal and scavenge needed resources
Dietary Needs and Habits
Trow can eat nearly everything, but prefer meat. When hunting is necessary, they use crude tools, like spears, to hunt for small game. They rarely hunt larger prey. They are quite adept as well at obtaining resources from nearby populations, whether from scavenging, theft, or just eating other sentient beings that wander too close to their home.
Additional Information
Social Structure
Single chieftain and or shaman per tribe acts as the ruler, and has breeding rights to the tribe females. Females that have produced offspring are called matrons. In the rare instance a woman become chieftain or shaman, they retain rights to choose who may breed with the female population in their stead.
Geographic Origin and Distribution
Northern Europe and the British Isles specifically. Smaller populations in rural America and Russia
Average Intelligence
Shaman can be cunning, but overall, below human average
Perception and Sensory Capabilities
Keen night vision, or dark vision. Poor sense of smell, due to the squalid conditions they frequently live
Civilization and Culture
Average Technological Level
Iron age
Interspecies Relations and Assumptions
Trow consider all other species either a nuisance to be dealt with, and eaten, or a source of resources. They have no allegiance to any groups outside goblin kind.
Genetic Ancestor(s)
Lifespan
20-30 years, if they reach adult hood.
Average Height
2'6" - 3'6"
Average Physique
Short, broad shouldered, but otherwise thin
Body Tint, Colouring and Marking
Grey to greenish skin tone. Dark stringy hair
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