Bakemono

(Adaptation to 5e standards of old data from the 2e Monsterous Companion Kara-Tur appendix)

The Bakemono are an eastern Goblin variety with similar habits and characteristics though they seem to have been afflicted by some magical curse or mutation to their species long ago. Unlike Goblins, Bakemono are more surface dwellers, but otherwise much the same as their Western cousins.
No two Bakemono are the same, even in size and overall shape. Their skin color varies from brilliant orange to fiery red to deep blue, while their eyes are typically black, yellow, green, or gray. Physical features may include a combination of small stunted wings, stumpy tails, hooves, fur, scales, huge noses, feathers, floppy ears, and hunched bodies though a few could pass as Western Goblins. Clothing is similarly varied, ranging from tattered robes to shabby leather armor to filthy, cotton peasant dress. Most speak in high, shrill voices and have a nasty disposition.
Bakemono speak three languages: the eastern version of Common, the language of humans found in the area they inhabit, and their own language, which is similar to that of Oni.

Combat:

Bakemono are clumsy, impulsive fighters when left to themselves; strategic planning is unknown to them. They ambush their opponents whenever possible, and often charge straight ahead with weapons swinging. Bakemono seldom manufacture their own weapons or armor, preferring to use items they have scavenged or looted on raids. A typical force is equipped as follows: Spear (40%), Longsword (Naginta) and Shortsword (20%), Tetsubo and Shortsword (10%), Shortsword and Shortbow (10%), Kusarigama and Trident (10%), Chain and Shuriken (5%), and Katana (5%). When a large force is encountered, 20% of the Bakemono are fighters with an Armor Class of 15. This AC rating stems from the armor pieces they're wearing. The pieces are in poor repair, often having been crudely and drastically altered to fit the individual Bakemono's strange body. Bakemono armor won't fit most humanoids.
Bakemono hate daylight and other strong illumination and live predominantly nocturnal lifestyles, but they are not unusually sensitive and incur no attack penalties when fighting in bright light.

Habitat/Society:

A typical band of Bakemono consists of 20-80 (1d4 x 20) adult males, several adult females equal to 60% of the number of males, and many children equal to the total number of adults. An Oni or Ogre usually rules each band. For roughly every 20 adult males, there is a lieutenant of greater size, most likely a Hobgoblin or Bugbear though these might also show some Bakemono mutations to some degree. This lieutenant receives his orders from the leader and has absolute command of those beneath him. Discipline is usually brutal.
Conflict is a way of life. Bakemonos drift from band to band as the mood strikes them, and accusations of disloyalty and treason often trigger violent battles. When not fighting amongst themselves, Bakemono execute loosely organized raids against human or humanoid settlements, or engage in banditry, preying on travelers and explorers. Neither females nor children usually fight in battles, female warriors do exist among them, though rare.
Bakemonos steal virtually all their possessions, including weapons, food, and clothing. Except for a few inconsequential trinkets, all treasure items are divided among the lieutenants.
Occasionally, Bakemono acquire slaves as a result of their raids. There is a 20% chance that a bakemono band has slaves of various races. The slaves usually number 10-40% of the size of the band, usually doing the cooking, repair work, or any agriculture the band thinks needs doing.
Since Bakemono are poor miners, they are not inclined to make their lairs underground as western goblins often do. Instead, Bakemono typically build lairs in an abandoned temple or village, driving out or killing the rightful inhabitants if necessary. Bakemono lairs always lie in disrepair, are strewn with debris, and wreak of filth. Because of that, and their mainly nocturnal habits any lairs appear deserted as a result. On occasion (40% of the time), Bakemono will build a wooden stockade around their lair. About 10% of the band defend the stockade at all times, but it is not unusual to encounter these guards asleep, intoxicated, or otherwise neglecting their duties.

Ecology:

Bakemonos eat all types of wild game. Although they enjoy cooked meat, such preparation usually requires more effort than the Bakemono are willing to spend. They also have a great weakness for strong drink and have been known to engage in brutal assaults on villages for the sole purpose of stealing booze. Aside from Oni and Ogres, Bakemono have little to do with other creatures and openly despise all humanoid races.