Bugbear

Bugbears, or Buchveer, are massive humanoids distantly related to, but larger and stronger than, Goblins and Hobgoblins.

Description

Bugbears resemble 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 are not long and sharp enough to be used as weapons, so bugbears often armor and arm themselves with a variety of purloined gear, which is normally second-rate and in poor repair.

Personality

Bugbears, like other goblinoids, have a reputation for being dim-witted and brutish. While this claim was not unfounded, and like their kin bugbears have easily provoked tempers and were prone to rages, some tend to be sound military tacticians, with such individuals being highly intelligent. Few bugbears overcome this flaw and their culture's brutal nature. Many bugbears are chaotic evil in alignment, favouring stealth and surprising their opponents.
Bugbears are carnivores who survive primarily by hunting. They will eat anything they can kill, including sentient beings at times. Intruders are sometimes considered a valuable source of food, so bugbears rarely bother to negotiate with them. They have a fondness for glittery, shiny objects and weapons, however, so they will sometimes parley if they think they can get something exceptional. Bugbears also enjoy strong wine and ale, sometimes to excess. Rarely will they take slaves.
Bugbear heroes, though rare, are heard of and can 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-term pleasures of evil behaviors.

Society

Bugbears live in loose bands. Bands of 24 or more will be led by a chief and a sub-chief. Females are not given the same opportunities as males. Bugbears are less preoccupied with mass battles than most goblinoids, partially because they can't as easily afford the losses, and partially because their chaotic nature makes organizing them in armies difficult.

Lifespan

80 years

Average Height

6‒8 ft / 1.8‒2.4 m

Average Weight

250‒350 lb / 110‒160 kg