Homebrew Fuzzy Kobold Species Details

Despite their small stature and domesticated appearance, Kobolds form proud packs and are capable of performing even the most daunting tasks, such as taking down massive monsters with a coordination not unlike a military strike team...

— Clack, anthropologist

The canine-like Kobolds are usually found roving within forests and wildlands. They are largely nomadic and enjoy the company of their pack. They hunt together, howl together, and travel together. 

Wandering Lonewolves

Kobolds tend to stay in their pack and wander from place to place in search of food and a good time. 

However, not all kobold are happy sticking to the routine of nomadic life. Some may find themselves yearning for adventure or even to settle down in one area or another. Packs handle these wanderers differently, sometimes offering them food and a night with their pack, or keeping their distance and offering no help whatsoever. 

Kobold Personality

 Kobolds, much like humans, can have a variety of attitudes and personality quirks. Most kobolds, however, have a dogged determination other creatures can't hold a candle to. When they want something, they will do almost anything to get it even if it means groveling, begging, or making cute, puppy eyes.  

Fuzzy Kobold Traits

Your kobold character has the following racial traits.

Ability Score Increase

Your Dexterity score increases by 2 and your Charisma score increases by 1.

Age

Kobolds reach maturity around age 5 and can live to be up to 60 years old.

Alignment

Kobolds tend toward lawful alignments, as they typically adhere to pack hierarchy even when living apart from their pack. They are rarely evil outright, but instead can be driven by selfish impulses.

Size

Kobolds are small and stout. Your size is Small.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 25 feet.

Dog Senses

You have a dog’s keen senses. You gain advantage on Perception, Nature, and Investigation checks when they relate to smell, sound, or tracking someone down. In addition, you gain proficiency in skill of your choice: Perception, Nature, or Investigation. 

Howling Pack Tactics

As an action on your turn, you create an opening for an attack! Until the end of your next turn, you and your allies gain advantage on attack rolls against a target creature that is within 5 feet of you or an ally as long as neither of you are incapacitated. Once you use this trait, you can’t use it again until you finish a short or long rest. 

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common, Kobold, and Gnoll.