Bugbear
Bugbears, the third stage of Goblinkind, become more feral than their Goblin or Hobgoblin counterparts.
When a Hobgoblin reaches the age where he becomes a Bugbear he has been fighting for a long time and has usually seen many victories and defeats. Bugbear captains rule their Hobgoblin units through fear, and intimidation, but they also engender a lot of respect for having lived long enough to become a Bugbear. While Goblins and Hobgoblins fear their Bugbear captains, they are fiercely loyal to any of their kind who last long enough to evolve. Bugbears tend to be more vicious than their Hobgoblin cousins and have learned to fight most effectively using their increased size and grip.
Seldom do Bugbears treat each other well and outside of military needs they do not interact with others of their kind very often or for very long. They are usually rivals that compete for troops and glory on the battlefield. Bugbears captains, called KatKuar, control large groups of forces and are responsible for the everyday well-being of the Goblins and Hobgoblins under their command.
Unlike Hobgoblins who often mistreat their underlings, a Bugbear is loyal to his troops and is a well-respected leader. Each Bugbear is out to advance his unit in particular, but is also strongly motivated by his own lust for power. The balance between the two can sometimes be a problem for them.
The Aerithian Bugbear is a Hobgoblin that has reached the age of over 25 years. These are war-hardened Goblins and are to be feared. They have spent years honing their skills and attributes to become the ultimate Goblin warrior. While their physical skills are dramatically improved at this stage, it is actually their intelligence and wisdom that is significant.
A Bugbear is a master tactician. He is never caught unaware and will always have an escape route and a host of contingencies planned.
Bugbears use their Hobgoblin personal guards (2-6) and swarms of Turglics to hold off serious threats. They are masters of weapons and plan their moves well in advance. One Bugbear KatKuar (Captain) will control at least one-hundred Goblins and four or more Hobgoblins.
All Bugbears have metal weapons and armour usually claimed from the spoils of war. They often use equipment that was once used by their enemies and proudly let others know how they have come to attain those items. Propaganda is often a Bugbear recruiting tactic.
Basic Information
Growth Rate & Stages
Bugbears typically start their evolution around 30 years, and will evolve into an Ogre around the age of 50.
Additional Information
Facial characteristics
Bugbear eyes become larger, and able to take in more light.
Geographic Origin and Distribution
Average Intelligence
Bugbears become very crafty and tactical as they evolve, owing to the many battles they have fought, both off and on the battlefield
Civilization and Culture
Major Language Groups and Dialects
Bugbears speak, read and write Goblin and Common. Their speech is more gravelly, guttural, or deep, compared to their previous evolutions.
Culture and Cultural Heritage
Common Customs, Traditions and Rituals
Some tribes denote their status by the braids they display.
Racial Features
Ability Score Increase: Your Strength score increases by 2. Your Dexterity score increases by 1
Speed: Your base walking speed is 30 feet
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
Long-Limbed: When you make a melee attack on your turn, your reach for it is 5 feet greater than normal
Powerful Build: You count as one size larger when determining your carrying capacity and the weight you can push, drag, or lift
Sneaky: You are proficient in the Stealth skill
Surprise Attack: If you surprise a creature and hit it with an attack on your first turn in combat, the attack deals an extra 2d6 damage to it. You can use this trait only once per combat
Genetic Ancestor(s)
Lifespan
Bugbears typically live to 50 before they evolve into Ogres
Average Height
Bugbear height increases to average about 7’ tall
Average Weight
Bugbears weigh between 250-350 lbs
Average Physique
Bugbears become much larger in body mass, than their Hobgoblin brethren. Their hands and feet also increase in size
Body Tint, Colouring and Marking
Their hair becomes more fur-like, covering most of their body. They keep their typical colours but brown is the most common of hair colour. Some Bugbears take to braiding their hair, wherever they feel like it. Some braid their arms, some their beards or scalps. In the latter stages of a Bugbear’s life their hair begins to fall off and they get mottled and patchy fur.
Geographic Distribution
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