Bugbear
Bugbears resembled hairy, feral goblins standing 7 feet (2.1 meters) tall. They took their name from their noses and claws, which were similar to those of bears. Their claws were not long and sharp enough to be used as weapons, so bugbears often armoured and armed themselves with a variety of purloined gear, which was normally second-rate and in poor repair.
Basic Information
Anatomy
Skin color(s) Yellow to reddish brown
Hair color(s) Brown, red
Eye color(s) Yellow, orange, red, brown, greenish white
Biological Traits
Distinctions
Large, hairy, wedge-shaped ears, heightened sense of smell, tough hide, claws, strong but nimble
Behaviour
Bugbears, like other goblinoids, had a reputation for being dim-witted and brutish. This claim was not unfounded, and like their kin, bugbears had easily provoked tempers and were prone to rages. Few bugbears overcame this flaw and their culture's brutal nature. Many bugbears were chaotic evil in alignment, favouring stealth and surprising their opponents.
Bugbear heroes, though rare, were heard of and could acquire significant renown if successful. Often the motivation for this change of heart came from the rewards earned from virtue, which in the long term were more pleasing than the short-term pleasures of evil behaviours.
Additional Information
Social Structure
Bugbears were often found in the company of other goblinoids, particularly goblins, since tribes made up mostly of hobgoblins and bugbears tended to be wiped out quickly by other races as a precaution. Some bugbears also operated independently, though tribes ruled by hobgoblins were better organized and less savage. This was in part because bugbears had little patience for diplomacy or negotiation, preferring violent solutions to conflicts unless obviously overpowered.
Geographic Origin and Distribution
Mountains, underground
Perception and Sensory Capabilities
Darkvision and low-light vision
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