Goblin

Pesky, savage, small, fast-breeding humanoids.

Basic Information

Genetics and Reproduction

Sexual reproduction; 3-month gestation within the female.

Growth Rate & Stages

• Infant (Tiny): 0 years
• Toddler (Tiny): 1 year
• Child (Tiny): 2-3 years
• Adolescent: 4-7 years
• Young adult: 8-19 years
• Middle-aged: 20-31 years
• Elderly: 32-46 years
• Venerable: 47+ years

Additional Information

Social Structure

When goblins have independent tribes, they typically live with a brutal caste system that basically favors strength above any other sort of merit. The highest caste goblins in this system are referred to as "lashers," followed by hunters, then gatherers, then pariahs.

Geographic Origin and Distribution

Golbins can be found in nearly any mountainous area, especially Biworr, the eastern Tanutt Mountains (where many are slaves of Jarl Usk-Erom), the Zhawteeth, and the Wyrmsmoke Mountains. A few of them get by in civilization, as well, notably as pirates in Zaravis.

Average Intelligence

10 Intelligence.

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Goblins can see in the dark, and otherwise have senses on par with humans'.

Symbiotic and Parasitic organisms

Goblins seem to have a special rapport with wolves and wolf-like creatures such as worgs.

Civilization and Culture

Major Language Groups and Dialects

Goblins share the Goblin language (which has adopted the alphabet of their hated enemies, the dwarves) with other goblinoids.

Genetic Descendants

• Blue
• Bugbear
• Redcap

Lifespan

46 years

Average Height

2'10" - 3'7"

Average Weight

30 - 45 lb.

Average Physique

10 Strength, 11 Constitution

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

Goblins' skin comes in two main varieties: green, or yellow-brown. The two races of goblins do not like each other, but can easily be convinced to work together by common non-goblin enemies.