Physical Description:
Goblins are diminutive creatures, standing at an average height of around 3 to 4 feet tall. Their appearances vary widely within this small stature. They have small, wiry bodies, long pointed ears, and sharp features. Their skin tones range from shades of green to various shades of brown, while their eyes often gleam with cunning intelligence. Goblins have clawed fingers and toes, which aid in their agility, and their wiry frames enable them to move swiftly and stealthily.
History:
Historically, Goblins were often found among larger Orc clans, assisting with menial tasks due to their lack of combat prowess. They lacked discipline and often fled from confrontations, making them unsuitable for the brutal fighting of Orcish society. Over time, this association led to their reputation as subservient to Orcs and disunited among themselves. They formed their own bands or settlements but remained disorganized, often descending into internal squabbles and mischief.
Society:
Goblin society lacks unity and structure. They tend to organize into small groups or bands, with no overarching leadership. These bands are often temporary alliances formed for a common goal or shared interest. Goblins typically favor cunning and stealth over brute strength, using their wits and resourcefulness to navigate challenges. While historically mischievous and disorganized, some Goblins have adapted to more structured roles in various societies, utilizing their natural cunning for more honest livelihoods.
Racial Names:
Goblin names often consist of short, guttural sounds, and may be accompanied by titles that describe their accomplishments or roles within their temporary groups. Examples include Snikkle, Grizbit, Snaggletooth, or Nimblefingers.
Racial Feat:
- Ability Score Increase: Goblins gain a bonus to their Dexterity score, reflecting their agility and quick reflexes.
- Age: Goblins reach maturity around age 8 and have a lifespan of around 60 years.
- Alignment: Goblins tend towards chaotic alignments, embodying their unpredictable and often mischievous nature.
- Size: Goblins are small creatures, standing between 3 and 4 feet tall, with slender and wiry builds.
- Speed: Goblins have a base walking speed of 30 feet, making them swift and agile.
- Languages: Goblins speak, read, and write Common and Goblin or Orc.
- Vision: Goblins have darkvision, allowing them to see in dim light within 60 feet as if it were bright light.
- Resistance: Goblins may have resistance to certain environmental effects or toxins, given their adaptability to various environments.
- Immunity: Goblins lack specific innate immunities to particular ailments or effects, relying on their adaptability to overcome challenges.
Fey Ancestry
They have advantage on saving throws they make to avoid or end the charmed condition on themselves.
Fury of the Small
When they damage a creature with an attack or a spell and the creature’s size is larger than themselves, they can cause the attack or spell to deal extra damage to the creature. The extra damage equals their proficiency bonus. They can use this trait a number of times equal to their proficiency bonus, regaining all expended uses when they finish a long rest, and they can use it no more than once per turn.
Nimble Escape
They can take the Disengage or Hide action as a bonus action on each of their turns.