Homebrew Goblin Race Species Details
Scattered across the most foreboding mountains and deep in the darkest mines, exist some of the most malicious, dangerous, and evil little creatures known to folklore, just waiting for an opportunity to steal your most precious belongings. The Goblin roams the Earth in a variety of different shapes and statures, and isn’t exactly what you would call a human’s best friend.
Pack Mentality- Goblins generally are weaker alone but thrive when working together. Usually their is a leader is the strongest and smartest of the group.
Weak Mind- Usually weaker mentally, Goblins tend to get bullied by other races and are lazy and undisciplined. Hobgoblins and bugbears tend to work them into submission and take over goblin tribes. Goblins are usually not well read or formally educated.
Sneaky- One thing that goblins love the most- money. Adapting to society's protection of valuables, goblins have learned to sneak into heavily guarded or barricaded areas that hold prized possessions.
Goblin Race Traits
Scattered across the most foreboding mountains and deep in the darkest mines, exist some of the most malicious, dangerous, and evil little creatures known to folklore, just waiting for an opportunity to steal your most precious belongings. The Goblin roams the Earth in a variety of different shapes and statures, and isn’t exactly what you would call a human’s best friend.Your Dexterity score increases by 2.
Your Dexterity score increases by 2.
Age
A goblin reaches adulthood at the age of 15 and generally lives until 40.
Size
Goblins average about 2'6"-2'8" tall and weigh about 25-30 pounds. Your size is Small.
Speed
Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
Languages
You can speak, read, and write Common and Goblin.
Nimble Escape
You can take the Disengage or Hide action as a bonus action on each of your turns.
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.
Naturally Stealthy
You have proficiency in the Stealth skill.
Chaotic and Destructive
You gain advantage when stealing, destroying, or tormenting innocents. You are unproficient at persuasion.
Quirk (optional)
Some goblins that live in society have quirks that are assumed to help prevent their chaotic nature from coming out.
1- Twitches when nervous
2- Mumbles to self constantly
3- Terrible liar
4- Sniffs even when not sick
5- Randomly smiles for no apparent reason
6- Pull pranks