Goblins

These small humanoids have green or gray skin and large heads with wide ears. While some goblins are civilized and have worked hard to be considered upstanding members of humanoid communities, most are impetuous and vicious creatures who delight in wreaking havoc. These goblins think nothing of slaughtering livestock, stealing infants, or burning down a building purely for momentary delight. They revel in playing malicious tricks on taller humanoids, whom they call “longshanks.”
Goblins are superstitious, with an intense awe of magic and a fascination with fire; goblins who master magic or fire earn great respect from their kin. Most other humanoids find it difficult to understand goblins’ outlook: they hate canines but eagerly share their lairs with so-called “goblin dogs,” they fearlessly attack larger creatures but are terrified of horses, and they despise vegetables yet consider pickles a delicacy. To a goblin, of course, these are all perfectly sensible life choices.

Additional Information

Geographic Origin and Distribution

Goblins can be found in most urban areas and virtually anywhere orcs can be found. Goblins love mountainous regions and wild tribes can still be found in the hills and mountains of the world.

Civilization and Culture

Major Organizations

Temple of Passion

In Marrikan When the Iron Legion was formed, the goblins easily fell in line with the views of the Iron Lord , though there are still tribes and factions of goblins that attempt to interact in more peaceful ways. These goblins who shun the comforting chaos of the Iron Legions are known as Shanklovers.
Goblin religion almost universally revolves around worship of the darker of the Temple of Passion deities, though individuals certainly worship other deities.

Lifespan

40 years

Average Height

3' 0"

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

Goblin skin ranges from an earthy green to a dull grey. Some specific goblin strains have a reddish or bluish tint to them.