Homebrew Ansmondian Swolbold Species Details

Some Swolbolds seem to have a set purpose than others, these ones are smaller, but still quite deady.

A Beast Among Kobolds. The swolbold is the brute of the kobold world, a hulking specimen among its smaller and more fragile cousins. Being able to reach the height of the smallest Dwarves, but they are still much wider, the rippling muscles of the swolbold betray its ferocious strength. In contrast to the sneakiness and cunning of the kobold, the swolbold is straightforward and devastating in combat.

Bred for Destruction. Swolbolds are very rare, and their penchant for unthinking destruction has stumped sages. Some theorize that swolbolds have been bred by evil wizards in arcane experiments gone horribly wrong. Others state the dark gods revered by kobolds gift these monsters to tribes particularly fervent in their worship. Others still conclude that carefully crafted alchemy transformed normal kobolds into these beastly creatures. Regardless of the swolbold’s origins, experts agree on one thing: you don’t want to meet a swolbold in a dark, subterranean lair.

Fighting Style. The physiognomy of the swolbold allows them to shrug off most mundane blows. Their preferred fighting style is to crush the life out of their foes, rather than stabbing and scuttling like their smaller cousins. Their girth makes fitting into normal armor difficult, so their tribal leaders often create piecemeal armor for them: scraps of metal plates held over vital areas with bits of leather or rope. One or two swolbolds may accompany a larger force of kobolds, acting at the vanguard of an attack. The larger creatures act as battering rams and moving shields, allowing the smaller kobolds to use their ranged attacks and devious tactics to the greatest effect.

Ansmondian Swolbold Traits

Like your taller Cousins, You are stronger, but more stupid.

Ability Score Increase

As a Swolbold, you get +2 to Strength or Constitution and a -2 to Intelligence.

Age

Swolbolds age at the same rate as kobolds, reaching adulthood at 7 and dying of old age at 120. They may be able to live a little longer than a kobold but they still prone to die early.

Alignment

Unlike their cousins. Swolbolds are more of a brute and such tend to lean towards chaotic. Some may still be bullies to their smaller counterpart while others are more gentle giants (If they can even be called that.) So they can lean either way.

Size

Swolbolds stand between 3 and 4 feet tall and range between 90 to 150 pounds, your size is small.

Speed

Being the bulging muscle they are, they are slower than their counterparts. Your speed is 25 feet.

Language

You speak Common and Draconic. whether you can read and write is up to you.

Leverage

You can wield a weapons with the heavy property without the penalty usually applied to small creatures.

Powerful Build

You count as one size larger when determining your carrying capacity and the weight you can push, drag, or lift, as well as when making grapple checks.