Bugbear

Bugbears are a massive goblinoid race distantly related to, but larger and stronger than, goblins and hobgoblins.

Bugbears resemble hairy, feral goblins standing 7 feet (2.1 meters) tall. They toke their name from their noses and claws, which are similar to those of bears. Their claws are not long and sharp enough to be used as weapons, so bugbears often arm themselves with a variety of purloined gear, which is normally second-rate and in poor repair.

Bugbears, like other goblinoids, have a reputation for being dim-witted and brutish. This claim is not unfounded, and like their kin bugbears have easily provoked tempers and are prone to rages. Few bugbears overcome this flaw and their culture's brutal nature. Many bugbears are chaotic evil in alignment, favoring stealth and surprising their opponents.

Bugbear heroes, though rare, have been heard of and could acquire significant renown if successful. Often the motivation for this change of heart comes from the rewards earned from virtue, which in the long term can be more pleasing than the short-term pleasures of evil behaviors.

Bugbear by Wizards of the Coast

Origin/Ancestry

Goblinoid

Lifespan

80 years

Average Height

6-8 ft

Average Weight

250-350 lbs

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

Skin colors: Yellow to Reddish

Hair Colors: Brown to Red

Eye Colors: Yellow, Orange, Red, Brown, Greenish White