Goblin

Goblins are small goblinoids.

Basic Information

Anatomy

• Leathery skin
• Oversized heads

Growth Rate & Stages

Child: 0–11

Adult: 12–19

Middle Aged: 20–29

Old: 30–39

Venerable: 40+

(Maximum Age: 60)

Dietary Needs and Habits

• Fast metabolism
• Always hungry
• Hyperactive, energetic

Additional Information

Facial characteristics

• Large, pointed ears
• Beady red eyes
• Wide, toothy maw

Civilization and Culture

Beauty Ideals

• Obesity is seen as a sign of beauty and privilege

Major Language Groups and Dialects

Goblin

Culture and Cultural Heritage

• Pyromaniacs, use fire as much as possible for any reason
• Celebratory bonfire
• Setting weapons ablaze
• Love singing, usually about real or imagined victories

Common Taboos

• Writing of any kind, superstition that writing sucks words out of your brain

Interspecies Relations and Assumptions

• Aware of the threat bigger humanoids pose
• Usually respond with cowardice to threats
• Submissive when ruled by other races
• Abuse any that are inferior to them
• Just as they are used to being treated by their superiors

DnD 5e

Goblin

Small humanoid (goblinoid), neutral evil

Armor Class 15 (leather armor, shield)

Hit Points 7 2d6

Speed 30ft

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STR

8 -1

DEX

14 +2

CON

10 0

INT

10 0

WIS

8 -1

CHA

8 -1

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Skills Stealth +6 d20+6

Senses Darkvision 60', Passive Perception 9

Languages Common, Goblin

Challenge 1/4 (50 XP)

Nimble Escape. The goblin can take the Disengage or Hide action as a bonus action on each of its turns.

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Actions

Scimitar. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit d20+4 , reach 5', one target. Hit: 5 1d6+2 slashing damage.
Shortbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit d20+4 , range 80/320', one target. Hit: 5 1d6+2 piercing damage.

Monster Manual, pg. 167

Goblin Boss

Small humanoid (goblinoid), neutral evil

Armor Class 17 (chain shirt, shield)

Hit Points 21 6d6

Speed 30ft

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STR

10 0

DEX

14 +2

CON

10 0

INT

10 0

WIS

8 -1

CHA

10 0

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Skills Stealth +6 d20+6

Senses Darkvision 60', Passive Perception 9

Languages Common, Goblin

Challenge 1 (200 XP)

Nimble Escape. The goblin can take the Disengage or Hide action as a bonus action on each of its turns.

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Actions

Multiattack. The goblin makes two attacks with its scimitar. The second attack has disadvantage.
Scimitar. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit d20+4 , reach 5', one target. Hit: 5 1d6+2 slashing damage.
Javelin. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit d20+4 , reach 5' or range 30/120', one target. Hit: 5 1d6+2 piercing damage.

Reactions

Redirect Attack. When a creature the goblin can see targets it with an attack, the goblin chooses another goblin within 5 feet of it. The two goblins swap places, and the chosen goblin becomes the target instead.

Monster Manual, pg. 167

Average Height

2'8" – 3'4"

Average Weight

27 lbs — 38 lbs

Average Physique

• Short
• Scrawny
• Nimble

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

• Commonly green or grey
• Sometimes more blue, yellow, or brown