Homebrew Koalinth Species Details

Koalinth are a savage undersea race, mainly inhabiting the Inner Sea. They're known as sea hobgoblins.

— Volo

Koalinths are similar to hobgoblins in appearance, but are very brightly colored and possess gills. Their coloration is generally lighter, and their skin tone is of a green hue. Other aquatic adaptions include webbed hands and feet, as well as a more slender form.

Bonded by Hate

Koalinth are known for their great ferocity, similar to that of normal hobgoblins. They hold a strong hatred of aquatic elves, deep enough to effect their decisions to forge alliances. They prey upon any beings that they come across, and are highly disagreeable.

Sea Warlords

Koalinth are as diligent in matters of warfare as their land-dwelling cousins. They share their martial skill and ability to see in the dark. They're amphibious but normally move slower in the water than they did on land. Like many seafaring races, they wield tridents so as to better fight in aquatic settings.

Koalinth sergeants focus on the most crucial battlefield threats. They're faster underwater than other koalinths and use hooked nets to capture important enemies, and are especially skilled in putting down these foes when restrained. Koalinth also include shamans and witch doctors helped by small groups of assistants. Carried by either chiefs or subchiefs is a tribal standard that boost the morale and ferocity of those who see it.

Rank, Status, and Title

Like normal hobgoblins, koalinth society is highly structured and militaristic. Koalinth lairs are located in underwater sea caverns, grottoes, and shallow fresh water caves. Some koalinths make use of guard beasts, using giant crayfish in freshwater and [Tooltip Not Found]s in salt water. They speak a dialect of Goblin unique to their race. Koalinth societies are run by chiefs and subchiefs with shamans beneath them. Sergeants conduct routine military operations with normal koalinth soldiers.

Very similar to hobgoblins, their hierarchy are as follows:

1st rank: Chief

2nd rank: Subchief

3rd rank: Sergeant/Shaman

4th rank: Trident

5th rank: Slaver

6th rank: Soldier

Koalinth Traits

Your Koalinth character has the following racial traits.

Ability Score Increase

Your Constitution score increases by 2, and your Strength score increases by 1.

Age

Koalinth mature at the same rate as humans and have lifespans similar in length to theirs.

Alignment

Koalinth society is built on fidelity to a rigid, unforgiving code of conduct. As such, they tend toward lawful evil.

Size

Koalinth are between 5 and 6 feet tall and weigh between 130 and 180 pounds. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet and you have a swimming speed of 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.

Amphibious

You can breathe air and water.

Martial Training

You are proficient with two martial weapons of your choice and with light armor.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common, Goblin and Sahuagin.