Bugbears

'Don't understand how a musclebound lump of fur can be sneaky, but the bugbears sure as hell manage it.' - Vanorin Eldergleam, adventurer

Bugbears are the largest and, arguably, the most terrifying, of the goblinoid races - large, hulking, furred figures, with disproportionately long arms. Alone, they live in simple, tribal societies, surviving off the land and working to prove their strength, aided by their surprising stealth abilities. Often, they are found living among the other goblinoids, where the hobgoblins will make them prized soldiers and the goblins will manipulate them to further their own ends. However, despite their characterization as stupid or primitive, they are truly no less intelligent than any of the other races. When allowed to thrive alone, as in some areas of the Mongrel Kingdoms, they can form a strong, thriving society.

Basic Information

Ecology and Habitats

Bugbears generally prefer cold, dark areas, their fur often making them overheat in warmer areas.

Dietary Needs and Habits

Bugbears are omnivorous, but greatly prefer meat, and may consume it cooked or raw.

Biological Cycle

Bugbears age at a similar rate to humans, and can live for as long if not killed.

Additional Information

Facial characteristics

Bugbears' faces are bald, unlike the rest of their furred body, exposing their prominent noses and eyebrows. Their eyes are typically yellow.

Civilization and Culture

Naming Traditions

Similar to the other goblinoids, bugbear names are typically fairly short and guttural.

Major Language Groups and Dialects

Bugbears typically speak Goblin

Common Customs, Traditions and Rituals

Bugbears live in small tribes, with the strongest acting as the leader. Notably, rather than fighting to prove strength, they prefer to prove it by way of competition, typically involving lifting or pushing heavy objects.

Interspecies Relations and Assumptions

Bugbears are close with the other goblinoid races, and tolerated by orcs, but distrusted by most other races.

Lifespan

Similar to humans, though often killed relatively young.

Average Height

7-8ft

Average Weight

Very heavy

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

Bugbears' fur is typically yellow-brown, and may be plain or patterned.