Hobgoblin Species in Valine | World Anvil
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Hobgoblin

Larger than goblins, smaller than bugbears, hobgoblins are the most aggressive of the three goblinoid races and the least likely to be found in civilized areas. Despite being the most intelligent of the goblinoids, they are also the most territorial and xeonophobic. They violently reject contact with even other goblinoids and protect their territories fiercely.   Hobgoblins also have a strict code of honor to which they adhere and breaking the code means instant banishment from hobgoblin society. Such hobgoblins may find their way into the fringes of other races' societies and survive through hired labor. Their prowess in combat, adherence to their word, and proud determination to not bring further dishonor to hobgoblins (by proving themselves weaker than those they have been bred to view as inferior races) make them sought-after bodyguards.  

Hobgoblin

Ability Score Increase +2 Con, +1 Int
Size Medium
Speed 30 ft.

Hobgoblin Traits


Darkvision
You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can't discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.   Martial Training
You are proficient with two martial weapons of your choice and with light armor.   Saving Face
Hobgoblins are careful not to show weakness in front of their allies for fear of losing status. If you miss with an attack roll or fail an ability check or a saving throw, you can gain a bonus to the roll equal to the number of allies you can see within 30 feet of you (maximum bonus of +5). Once you use this trait, you can't use it again until you finish a short or long rest.
 

Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common and Goblin.

Hobgoblin Samurai
Lifespan
Hobgoblins mature at the same rate as humans‌ and have lifespans similar in length to theirs, somewhere between sixty and a hundred years if they maintain good health.
Average Height
Hobgoblins are between 5 and 6 feet tall.
Average Weight
Hobgoblins weigh between 150 and 200 pounds.
Hobgoblin Warlock


Cover image: World of Valine Tome by Rob Taylor

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