Goblin

Goblins are small, cowardly creatures that seem to be in short quantities.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Goblins are short, hunched cretins with an almost skeletal form, appearing like malnourished hairless apes when they scurry about to complete various tasks

Ecology and Habitats

Goblins have naturally adapted to the slightly colder, more rugged environments of steppes, hills and mountains, which they once inhabited as a safe, isolated environment where they were unreachable by threats such as ancient Orc slaver clans.

Dietary Needs and Habits

Goblins thrive upon a primarily herbivorous diet, growing boutiful crops in their small havens back on the World of Irontooth. This often leads to goblins getting the majority share of food they can eat in a group, often the only ones reliant upon herbivorous food.

Behaviour

Goblins are naturally craven creatures, an overwhelming fight or flight response driving many of their interactions either to a short end or a very rapid escape. This leads to goblins being unable to form the backbone of any military or combat group, a large collection of goblins easily breaking and fleeing compared to any threats they may face.

Additional Information

Geographic Origin and Distribution

Goblins are often found either as a component of Orc Warbands or in their dense mountain settlements, where they hide themselves from the outside world.

Average Intelligence

Goblins are incredibly quick, witty creatures, not particularly intelligent but capable of learning quickly and adapting to fresh information.

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Because of their history working underground or as part of night raids, goblins have adapted to have a highly tuned darkvision, rivalling that of even Orcs. This has led to them being prized as nightwatchmen for caravans and groups that manage to hire the more docile of their kind.

Genetic Descendants

• Shale Goblin

Lifespan

30 - 40 years

Average Height

0.5m - 1m

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

Goblins often have skin with shades of greens, cyans and greys, helping to camoflague in certain environments but sometimes making them incredibly visible. Goblins also scar easily, even some of the smallest injuries leaving garish marks that adorn their body like a marker of age.

Geographic Distribution

• World of Irontooth