Homebrew Gobling (Half-Goblin/Half-Halfling) Species Details

Half-goblins aren't a common occurrence, as Goblins are known for staying amongst their own kind, and rarely leaving their close-knit family units. Despite the rarity, the most common half-goblin is the product of a goblin and a halfling. Followed shortly by Goblin-Dwarves, Goblin-Orcs, and lastly, Goblin-Human mixes. Other Goblin mixes have been documented, but the rate of occurrence is unknown.

Half-Goblin Half-Halflings, sometimes called Goblings, come in a variety of different appearances. Some take more after their goblin parent, others take more after their halfling parent, and some look nearly nothing like either. The most common features are: pointed ears, sharp teeth—either elongated canines, or shark-like—, and parts of the skin having green pigment—patches of green, green extremities, or even just a green birthmark. Though these features, of course, are not a hard-and-fast rule.

Goblings, sadly even those who take more after their halfling parent, don't seem to have the luck that Halflings have become famous for; instead, they appear to have the small-fury of their goblin parent. They do, however, have the brave heart of their Halfling parent, a feature that is rare for Goblins.

While Goblings may not be the bravest, toughest, or smartest, they are trying their best.

Blood is Thicker than Water

Goblings are very family-orientated. They are very loving and affectionate with those they have deemed as family—blood meaning very little for a Gobling—and will protect those people with their life. It's not uncommon for Goblings to give members of their family gifts that remind them of that person, usually little things like buttons, pretty rocks, or sea glass. Much like Halflings, Gobling also frequently give nicknames to members of their family that, once given, are near-impossible to shake.

Curious Creatures

Naturally curious, Goblings have interests in many things and have more questions than hours in a day. While they don't necessarily enjoy learning, they enjoy answers to their many questions. They won't be able to sit through a long lecture, but a few word answer works perfectly. When dealing with a Gobling, one must remember: They are curious, they are not smart.

Two Worlds

Goblings come two separate worlds. The tightknit hierarchical tribal society of Goblins, and the human-adjacent monarchical society of Halflings. Because of this, Goblings can easily blend in with most groups, drawing on both halves of their experience.  On top of that, depending on whether or not your Gobling can pass for a Goblin or a Halfling, they can blend into those groups without a problem. Though due to Halfing's nature, no matter what their appearance is, their Halfling side of the family will accept them without question—the friends of the family, if not Halfling, might be less than understanding, however.

Michief and Fun

Goblings LOVE playing small pranks. For them, there is no better fun than a good prank with a side of mischief. While most of their fun is harmless, sometimes they can go a little far. It's not underheard of for their gages to involve small explosives or small animals like snakes or both—though no small animal is ever injured. The target, however, isn't always guaranteed to walk away from the prank unscathed.

Gobling Names

It's not uncommon for Goblings to have a blend of Halfling and Goblin names. One of the most common name arrangements is a Halfling first name, Goblin middle name, and hyphenated family names. However, much like with appearance, this is not a hard-and-fast rule.

Male First Names: Brodie, Caden, Errol, Flint, Garaile, Gareth, Les, Lewin, Ollie, Patton, Peio, Peyton, Rupert, Sly, Toal, Topher, Wystan

Female First Names: Abene, Arleen, Bee, Concepta, Eireann, Ellis, Fern, Jilly, Justy, Kat, Keavy, Maree, Mayme, Meave, Niamh, Pilvi, Tera

Male Middle Names: Bait, Cagdu, Chowder, Cos, Cullark, Edret, Hurrus, Ichulk, Kredrok, Krog, Nark, Nidros, Peon, Ras, Vak, Vegrus, Vurrorg

Female Middle Names: Bes, Burzol, Deviant, Gelgrannul, Gogr, Gun, Jurti, Magva, Pilgidda, Qas, Qenda, Qis, Ranrildak, Vabru, Vil, Zergis, Zuldren

Goblin Surnames/Clan Names: Beastcleaver, Boneeater, Cavernkiller, Chaosclaw, Darkclaw, Deathtongue, Dreadcleaver, Dreadfart, Dreadrant, Evilclaw, Eyebreaker, Heartgut, Jeerswiller, Madmaw, Stonemurder, Stonetwiser, Witchshade

Hafling Surnames: Ashforce, Autumnthorn, Calrunch, Duskridge, Erbivlu, Feamdangox, Highshot, Honorhair, Nolvaer, Olvind, Shadowheart, Simplebrow, Softrun, Spiritward, Stillcoin, Tedrelk, Vlusrox

Example Names: Lewin Vurrorg Ashforce-Darkclaw, Rupert Krog Softrun-Cavernkiller, Eireann Ras Softrun-Beastcleaver, Fern Krog Shadowheart-Heartgut

 

Building Your Gobling

d4	Skin color
1	Green
2	Humanoid (Peach, Tan, etc)
3	Both
4	Neither (Unquie Color)

 

d4	Eye Color
1	Yellow
2	Red
3	Humanoid
4	Any (Listed or otherwise)

 

d4	Pupil Shape
1	Round
2	Slit
3	Horizontal Slit
4	Unquie Shape

 

d4	Sclera color
1	White
2	Some Tone (as Iris)
3	Darker than Iris (Same Hue)
4	Lighter than Iris (Same Hue)

 

d4	Teeth Shape
1	Flat
2	Elongated Canines
3	Shark-like
4	Rat-like

 

1d4 d8	Misc. Features
1	Thick sideburns
2	Polyphyodont Teeth
3	Flushed Complex
4	Pointed Ears
5	Birthmark
6	Different Colored Extremities
7	All Features listed
8	Feature Not Listed

Gobling (Half-Goblin/Half-Halfling) Traits

Your Gobling character has the following racial traits:

Ability Score Increase

Your Dexterity score increases by 2, and your choice of +1 Con or an additional +1 Dex.

Age

Goblings reach adulthood around the ages of 14 to 18 years of age, and can up to 130. Some reports have said Goblings can even live up 200!

Alignment

Goblings lean towards Good or Neutral alignments. While they generally don't like to see other's in pain, they won't hesitate to cause other's pain if it means protecting themselves, the one's they love, or to get what they want—usually for their "greater good", whatever that means for them.

Size

Goblings can be anywhere from 3 to 4.5 feet tall, and can weigh anything from 40 to 60lbs. Your size is Small.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 25 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.

Goblin's Fury

Due to your goblin bloodline, when you damage a creature of a larger size than yourself with a melee attack, or a spell, you can cause the attack or spell to deal extra damage equal to your level once per short rest.

Heart of a Halfling

Thanks to your halfling blood you have advantage on saving throws against being frightened.

Languages

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