Homebrew Forest Goblin Species Details

A rare form of goblinoid found deep in forests and mountains. Known for their strong legs and soft fur yet goblinoid features, these creatures are truly a strange sight to passing travelers. Their legs and claws give them an advantage when climbing and jumping. 

Forest Goblin Traits

Your forest goblin character has the following traits.

Ability Score Increase

Your Dexterity score increases by 2, and your Wisdom increases by 1

Age

Goblins breed and mature quickly, reaching adulthood at age 14. Few live past the age of 50, but goblins can live up to 100 years.

Alignment

Goblins are typically neutral evil, as they care only for their own needs. Imps are a special case as they have come to appreciate the balance of nature, making them more neutral.

Size

Imps are between 3 and 5 feet tall and weigh between 40 and 100 pounds. Your size is Small.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 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.

Claws

Your claws are natural weapons that you are proficient with, which you can use to make unarmed strikes. If you hit with them, you can deal slashing damage equal to 1d4 + your Dex modifier, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike.

Languages

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

Little Bit of Nature

You gain advantage on nature checks dealing with forests and grasslands.

Fae influence

You may cast the spells faerie fire and misty step once per day.