Goblin

Goblins are a race of small and numerous grotesque humanoids common throughout Winval, often living in underground caverns near the surface known as lairs. The race is often, though not always, dominated by a being or beings of another race, most commonly hobgoblins.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Goblins are small humanoids that many consider little more than a nuisance. They have flat faces, broad noses, pointed ears, and small, sharp fangs. Their foreheads slope back, and their eyes vary in color from red to yellow. Their skin color ranges from yellow through any shade of orange to a deep red; usually, all members of the same tribe share the same colored skin, though they also come in shades of green. Goblins are typically dressed in dark leathers soiled by poor hygiene and coloured in a similar range of tones to their skin. Goblins usually stand between 3'4" and 3'8" and weigh about 40 to 55 pounds on average.

Additional Information

Social Structure

Goblins are an elusive and nimble race, which enables them to slip away from danger more easily than most. In combat, goblins often use this advantage to sneak up on enemies and deal them a blow from hiding and then slip away before they could be retaliated against. When they have superior numbers in battle, goblins will attempt to flank lone combatants.
Like other goblinoids, goblins have a commonly short temper. Leaders among the race often come to power through betrayal or aggression, rather than by more peaceful means. As such members of the race are more easily provoked than individuals of most other races and often take sadistic pleasure in exacting revenge once crossed. Goblins who turn away from evil often find it difficult to overcome this short fuse and have a sense of greed that makes it difficult for them to act altruistically. 
Though goblins have a poor reputation overall, not all goblins are dim-witted or evil. Some goblins have risen to become heroes, gaining enough renown to be accepted into the civilised world of other, more commonly good, races. Those goblins seeking this path may have found it difficult to overcome their temper and greed, as well as the cultural influence of their brethren, but those who have often found it could be more rewarding, in the long run at least, to serve good rather than to serve evil.

Uses, Products & Exploitation

Goblins are often dominated by a more powerful or charismatic being or beings. Goblins in this position are usually used for manual labour, scouting, hunting or other menial tasks which could be considered as chores.

Lifespan

40 - 60 years

Average Height

3'4" - 4'

Average Weight

40 - 50 lbs

Geographic Distribution

• Laerakond
• The Underdark