Kobold

Kobolds are draconic humanoids who stand between 2 and 3 feet in height. They trace their ancestry back to the coupling of a dragon and a humanoid creature, separated from their bloodline-originating ancestor's progeny by several generations, as compared to dragonborn who are less generationally separated from their dragon ancestor. The presence of kobolds in a draconic humanoid's bloodline is often touted as a sign of one's ancient lineage. Although kobolds are the inevitable result of a long-lasting draconic bloodlne, they are often treated poorly by dragonborn and kept out of sight in draconic-dominant settlements, typically being forced into underground towns. Because of this, many kobolds have become adept at burrowing underground, creating vast cavern systems as their homes. While these burrowing kobolds are the most common variety, there are also winged kobolds, who have potent draconic blood in them that is reflected in their wings, as well as the brightscales, who have managed to create a niche for themselves on the surface, refusing to be cast down into the underground as their cousins have.

Brightscale Kobold

The brightscales make up the few tribes of kobolds that inhabit the surface of the world, so named because their scales are touched by the brightness of the sun. They have adapted to dwell among the peoples of the surface, which has allowed them to find courage in spite of their cowardly nature, as well as given them access to knowledge they would not have otherwise possessed.

Burrower Kobold

The kobolds of the deep tunnels beneath the surface of the world are the most populace, known for their extensive trap-filled burrows. These kobolds prove to be deadly ambushers for even experienced adventurers. A burrower kobold has lived its entire life in the tunnels dug out by its tribe, rarely leaving for the surface unless driven out of their deep homes.

Winged Kobold

Winged kobolds are believed to be more directly related to their draconic ancestors, and thus are looked upon with reverence and devotion. In most tribes, winged kobolds will assume leadership of the warren, and their tribesmen will often dig out large open caverns in which their winged kobold may reside. In the absence of a nearby dragon for the kobolds to worship, the kobolds will direct their worship toward the winged one.

Scientific Name

Homo draconis minorem

Origin/Ancestry

Brightscale, Burrower, Winged

Lifespan

120 years

Average Height

2'6"

Average Weight

30 lb.

Kobold

Ability Score Increase +2 Dexterity; +1 Intelligence or Wisdom or Constitution

Size Small

Speed 30 ft.

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Kobold Traits
Age. Kobolds reach adulthood at age 6 and can live up to 120 years but rarely do so.
Size. Kobolds are between 2 and 3 feet tall and weigh between 25 and 35 pounds. Your size is Small.
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.
Grovel, Cower, and Beg. As an action on your turn, you can cower pathetically to distract nearby foes. Until the end of your next turn, your allies gain advantage on attack rolls against enemies within 10 feet of you that you can see. Once you use this trait, you can't use it again until you finish a short or long rest.
Pack Tactics. You have advantage on an attack roll against a creature if at least one of your allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally isn't incapacitated.
Subrace. When you create your kobold, choose one of the following subraces: Brightscale, Burrower or Winged Kobold. You gain special traits depending on your subrace.

Subrace: Brightscale Kobold
Ability Score Increase. Your Intelligence score increases by 1.
Heart of the Dragon. If you are frightened or paralyzed by an effect that allows a saving throw, you can repeat the save at the start of your turn to end the effect on yourself. When you benefit from this effect, you have advantage on your next attack

Subrace: Burrower Kobold
Ability Score Increase. Your Wisdom score increases by 1.
Ambusher. When you roll damage for an attack with a melee weapon against a creature that is surprised, you may reroll the weapon's damage dice and use either total.
Burrower. You have a burrow speed equal to half your speed.
Sunlight Sensitivity. You have disadvantage on attack rolls and on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight when you, the target of your attack, or whatever you are trying to perceive is in direct sunlight.

Subrace: Winged Kobold
Ability Score Increase. Your Constitution score increases by 1.
Flight. You have a fly speed of 30 ft. To use this speed, you can't be wearing medium or heavy armor.
Sunlight Sensitivity. You have disadvantage on attack rolls and on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight when you, the target of your attack, or whatever you are trying to perceive is in direct sunlight.

Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common and Draconic.

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Base Height	Base Weight	Height Modifier	Weight Modifer
2'1"	25 lb.	+2d4 inches	x 1 lb.