Homebrew False Goblin Species Details

As the human cautiously ventured deeper into the heart of Limbo, their senses overwhelmed by the swirling energies and ethereal sights, they stumbled upon a clearing amidst the chaos. In the center of the clearing stood a False Goblin, its shimmering, prism-like skin casting a mesmerizing glow in all directions. The human, fascinated and intrigued, approached the creature with a mix of caution and curiosity.

Human: whispering Incredible... You're unlike anything I've ever seen before. Are you a False Goblin?

False Goblin: blinking its iridescent eyes Uh, yeah, I guess so. I'm a False Goblin. What do you want?

Human: I've heard tales of your kind and couldn't resist the chance to encounter you firsthand. Your appearance is astonishing. How did you develop such radiant, prism-like skin?

False Goblin: scratching its head I dunno, really. I was just born this way. It's cool, I guess. It changes colors and stuff. Look! waves its arm, causing its skin to shift colors randomly

Human: It's truly mesmerizing. Your tails, too, are a sight to behold. What purpose do they serve?

False Goblin: Oh, these? flips its tail around clumsily I use 'em to keep my balance, I guess. And sometimes I poke stuff with the spikes. Like, uh, bugs and things.

Human: Your agility and grace in navigating this chaotic landscape are remarkable. How do you survive amidst such unpredictability?

False Goblin: Survive? Oh, I just kinda stumble around and hope for the best, you know? Sometimes I find shiny things to eat. Limbo is a wild place, man.

Human: It's... interesting to hear your perspective. I must admit, encountering you has been quite an experience. Might there be anything I can offer or learn from your kind?

False Goblin: blank stare Huh? What do you mean? I'm just a False Goblin, not some wise creature or anything. You're the one who seems all knowledgeable and stuff.

Human: Well, perhaps there's something we can learn from each other, despite our differences. Our worlds are vastly different, and yet, there is always room for knowledge and understanding.

False Goblin: Uh, sure. Whatever you say, I guess. Just don't expect anything too deep from me. I'm just here hanging out in Limbo, trying not to trip over my own tail.

And so, in the heart of Limbo, the human and the False Goblin exchanged a few awkward moments of conversation, with the False Goblin offering little insight or wisdom. It became apparent that the creature's intellect was limited, its focus primarily on survival rather than contemplation. Nevertheless, the human found some amusement and a newfound appreciation for the simplicity of the False Goblin's existence, reminding them of the diverse nature of beings in the realms beyond their own.

False Goblin Traits

Goblin-like in appearance, these goblins native to the realm of limbo are sly and mischievous.

Glass Tail

You can make a melee weapon attack with your tail, dealing damage equal to half your level.

Ability Score Increase

Your Charisma score increases by 2, and two other ability scores of your choice increase by 1.

Size

False Goblins are around the size of other goblins. Yours size is small.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 25 feet.

Darkvision

Thanks to your elf blood, you have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. 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.

Fey Ancestry

You have advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and magic can’t put you to sleep.

Limbo's Gift

Proficiency in deception and stealth.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common, Primordial, and one extra language of your choice.