Goblins proliferate on the city plane of Ravnica, filling various functions within the guilds they populate. In the
Boros Legion, they are expendable soldiers. The
Izzet League uses goblins as servants and experiments. Within the
Gruul Clans and the
Cult of Rakdos, goblins are very much like they are on most other planes: Angry and violent. Though some goblins find positions of respect within their guilds, they remain much put upon by their neighbors, and most Ravnicans regard them as little better than beasts or simpletons.
Ravnican goblins are short and green-skinned and have large distinctive bat-like ears and long thin noses. They seem to organize themselves according to clans, two of which are known by name: The Izzet and the Krokt.
Boros Goblins
The goblins of the Boros Legion are treated as low-level troops. Though they are equipped with the same quality weapons and armor as their troopmates, their fellow soldiers seem to regard them as little more than trained animals.
Izzet Goblins
These folk are so named because, in pre-Guildpact days, their entire tribe joined the Izzet League, either because they were bought out, they lost a wager, or because they owed the Magewrights some favor or another — the exact details are unknown. In any case, they are common servants of high-up mages of the Izzet and sometimes find lasting success within the guild. They are well known for gambling and are quintessential members of the guild in that they love to learn on impulse. Some Izzet goblins even become wizards themselves.
Gruul Goblins
Only among the Gruul Clans, their fellow outcasts among the folk of Ravnica, do goblins find much respect. The clans of the Gruul are multiracial, and goblins can be found in any of them. Gruul goblins tend to be berserkers or shamans. When a battle fury takes hold of a Gruul raiding group, it typically starts with the goblins.
Krokt Clan
The Krokt Clan is named after Krokt, the goblin god of bad luck. They are the goblins most affiliated with the Cult of Rakdos. Krokt goblins are bloodthirsty and violent; they often dress in spike-covered armor called "kill-suits" and hurl themselves at their enemies with no thought to self-preservation.
