Bugbears

A bugbear is a massive humanoid distantly related to, but larger and stronger than, goblins and hobgoblins. Like many goblinoids, bugbears speak the Goblin language. They are one of the only goblinoids to be covered in fur.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Bugbears resemble hairy, feral goblins standing seven feet tall.

Biological Traits

Their claws are not long and sharp enough to be used as weapons, so bugbears often armor and arm themselves with a variety of purloined gear. Most often, this gear is second-rate and in poor repair.

Additional Information

Average Intelligence

Bugbears, like other goblinoids, have a reputation for being dim-witted and brutish. This claim is not unfounded and like their kin bugbears have easily provoked tempers and are prone to fitful rages. Few bugbears overcome this flaw and their culture's brutal nature.

Civilization and Culture

Naming Traditions

They take their name from their noses and claws, which are similar to those of bears.

Culture and Cultural Heritage

Bugbears are often found in the company of other goblinoids, particularly goblins, since tribes made up mostly of hobgoblins and bugbears tend to be wiped out quickly by other races as a precaution.Some bugbears also operate independently, though tribes ruled by hobgoblins are better organized and less savage. This is in part because bugbears have little patience for diplomacy or negotiation, preferring violent solutions to conflicts unless obviously overpowered

Lifespan

40 years

Average Height

7 ft

Average Weight

220 pounds