Kobold

Basic Information

Genetics and Reproduction

Sexual reproduction; 4-month gestation in eggs.

Growth Rate & Stages

• Infant (Tiny): 0 years
• Young child (Tiny): 1-2 years
• Older child (Tiny): 3 years
• Adolescent (Tiny): 4-5 years
• Young adult: 6-28 years
• Middle-aged: 29-55 years
• Elderly: 56-78 years
• Venerable: 79+ years

Kobolds can live a surprisingly long time considering their rapid maturation—a reflection of their draconic heritage. They have been known to live as long as 120 years. However, few enjoy living as long as their bodies would permit; most die of unnatural causes before reaching the elderly stage.

Additional Information

Geographic Origin and Distribution

Kobolds are most common in the Deeps, where they are often employed as slave labor by the Drow and the Aboleth.
On the surface, kobolds are most populous in the far northern Thyztum Mountains of Liassang, where they mostly live in mining-based communities and sometimes trade extensively with the halfling River Folk.
Like their larger cousins, kobolds have occasionally been found further south on the surface of Ferkathas. Some—particularly the more intelligent—integrate themselves with other humanoid societies, although they have a somewhat nasty reputation. Others turn up in isolated small clans, usually underground, in southern lands. Presumably these clans are escaped slaves who have journeyed upwards from the Deeps.

Average Intelligence

10 Intelligence.

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Kobolds can see in the dark, and have a sense of smell more sensitive than humans', but a less sensitive sense of hearing.

Civilization and Culture

Major Language Groups and Dialects

Draconic.

Average Height

2'4" - 3'0"

Average Weight

25 - 35 lb.

Average Physique

8-9 Strength, 10 Constitution

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

Most kobolds' scales are a ruddy brown color. Mutants with brighter draconic hues are not unheard of, though.