Homebrew Kobold (Homebrew) Species Details

Kobolds are often dismissed as cowardly, foolish, and weak, but these little reptilian creatures actually have a strong social structure that stresses devotion to the tribe, are clever with their hands, and viciously work together in order to overcome their physical limitations.

Their individual lives might be fleeting but the impact of their presence in the world is widely felt. A powerful self-sacrificing instinct rules kobolds whenever their tribe is endangered. Kobolds readily struggle against impossible odds or unconquerable foes simply to buy time or coordinate a diversion. The needs of the tribe await the continued existence of any one kobold. This is not to say that needlessly throw their lives away they value their lives no less than any other creature retreating when necessary. This selfless behavior carries over into everyday life. Expansion of the tribe is more important than personal accomplishments and any personal accomplishments should advance the tribe. Success of the tribe is personal success.
Kobolds are happy when they know that what they do helps the tribe. They really like to wear jewellery, even if they dont get access to normal clothing attires.
Kobolds can shed their skin in patches. They remove their old skin from their scales in order to remove the old skin whenever possible to stay vibrant. ,,Bitter leaf" is a oil in the koboldish culture that speeds up the process and makes the kobold shine. 
Kobolds love baths. Their favorite non-mining pastime is bathing and they always take the oppertunity to bathe whenever a natural spring is found. They are very clean creatures that always try to keep their teeth and claws clean. They chew roots and bones to strenghten their gums and clean their teeth.

 

Kobold (Homebrew) Traits

Kobolds are often dismissed as cowardly, foolish, and weak, but damn, look at these traits boi.

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.

 

Grovel, Cower and Beg

As an action on your turn, you can cower pathetically to distract nearby foes. Until the end of your next turn, your allies gain advantage on attack rolls against enemies within 10 feet of you that can see you. Once you use this trait, you can't use it again until you finish a short or long rest.

 

Pack Tactics

You have advantage on an attack roll against a creature if at least one of your allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally isn't incapacitated.

Sunlight Sensitivity

You have disadvantage on attack rolls and on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight when you, the target of your attack, or whatever you are trying to perceive is in direct sunlight.

 

Ability Score Increase/Decrease

Your dex-score increases by 2.

 Your con-score decreases by 1.

Age

Kobolds reach adulthood at age 6 and can live up to 120 years but rarely do so.

 

Alignment

Kobolds are fundamentally selfish, making them evil, but their reliance on the strength of their group makes them trend toward law.

Size

Kobolds are between 2 and 3 feet tall and weigh between 25 and 35 pounds. Your size is Small.

 

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Languages

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

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