Bugbears were a massive humanoid race distantly related to, but larger and stronger than, goblins and hobgoblins.
Bugbears resembled hairy, feral goblins standing 7 feet (2.1 meters) tall. They took their name from their noses and claws, which were similar to those of bears. Their claws were not long and sharp enough to be used as weapons, so bugbears often armoured and armed themselves with a variety of purloined gear. Most often, this gear was second-rate and in poor repair.
Many bugbears favouring stealth and surprising their opponents. Bugbears, like other goblinoids, had a reputation for being dim-witted and brutish. This claim was not unfounded and like their kin bugbears had easily provoked tempers and were prone to rages. Few bugbears overcame this flaw and their culture's brutal nature. Bugbear heroes, though rare, were heard of and could acquire significant renown if successful. Often the motivation for this change of heart came from the rewards earned from virtue, which in the long term were more pleasing than the short-lasting pleasures of evil. Bugbears were often found in the company of other goblinoids, particularly goblins, since tribes made up mostly of hobgoblins and bugbears tended to be wiped out quickly by other races as a precaution. Some bugbears also operated independently, though tribes ruled by hobgoblins were better organized and less savage. This was in part because bugbears had little patience for diplomacy or negotiation, preferring violent solutions to conflicts unless obviously overpowered.
The most feared Bugbears belong to the archaic druidic-enclave known as the
Sombradi, a group residing within the Bronzimm Concord in the tropical jungles of Malevolem, known to be boogeymen... assassins that will kill any and all that violate the boundaries and laws of nature or commit heinous acts against their good green homeland. They played a key role in aiding the goblinoids of the Bronzimm Concord founding, assassinating key figures and authorities within the Banaethlin Empire hundreds of years ago. Aiding in the Three Great Rebellions within the early 1st Century P.D.
Bugbears rely on stealth and strength to attack, preferring to operate at night. When they're not in battle, bugbears spend much of their time resting or dozing, and bully weaker creatures into doing their bidding. From the viewpoint of the rest of the world, their aggression and savagery are thankfully offset by their rarity and lethargy.
RACE SKILLS, ABILITIES & FEATURES
- Ability Score Increase. Your Strength score increases by 2, and your Dexterity score increases by 1.
- Age. Bugbears reach adulthood at age 16 and live up to 80 years.
- Alignment. Bugbears endure a harsh existence that demands each of them to remain self-sufficient, even at the expense of their fellows. They tend to be chaotic evil.
- Size. Bugbears are between 6 and 8 feet tall and weigh between 250 and 350 pounds. Your size is Medium.
- 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 colour in darkness, only shades of grey.
- 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.
- Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common and Goblin.
RECOMMENDED CLASSES FOR THIS RACE
#For Min-Maxers.
- Barbarian
- Druid (Circle of the Moon)
- Fighter (Close-Combat or Ranged)
- Monk
- Ranger (Close-Combat or Ranged)
- Rogue
BUGBEAR HEIGHT AND WEIGHT TABLE
| GENDER |
BASE HEIGHT |
HEIGHT MODIFIER |
HEIGHT RANGE |
AVERAGE HEIGHT |
| MALE |
6'0'' |
+(2D12) |
6'2'' to 8'0'' |
7'1'' |
| FEMALE |
5'10'' |
+(2D12) |
6'1'' to 7'10'' |
7'0'' |
| GENDER |
BASE WEIGHT |
WEIGHT MODIFIER |
WEIGHT RANGE |
AVERAGE WEIGHT |
| MALE |
200 LBS |
x(2D6) |
204-488 lbs |
291 lbs |
| FEMALE |
195 LBS |
x(2D6) |
199-483 lbs |
286 lbs |
- Roll the listed height modifier dice (+2d12) and add that to the total of the race's base height (for Male or Female).
- Now, multiply your height modifier roll (2d12) by your weight modifier (x2d6) roll and add that total to your race's base weight.
