Homebrew Half-Goblin Species Details

Half-goblins are a rarity across the lands, and appear to fit in nowhere. Their goblin traits turn humans away from them in disgust, while their human traits cause deep distrust from goblins. Their strength rises them above the black-hearted goblins, their human ambition driving them on to keep going, to keep fighting and to prove their worth. While they may well survive in the dismal settings goblins prefer, they know there is more out there for them than simply skulk in dungeons and torment others like a hive of crawling bees.

Shunned

A rarity though they may be, half-goblins are generally quite discriminated against. The union of a goblin and human is looked down upon by the vast majority of races, and half-goblins are rarely welcomed in any civilised settlements, particularly those that have been affected by goblinoids. While goblinoids are often content to care for half-goblins, they rarely meet all necessary requirements of raising a half-human, and may yet still treat them starkly differently compared to their own children. The size of a half-goblin also poses an issue, as many goblins use small entrances to their hideaways and quick exits.

As the majority of half-goblins grow up feeling out of place - whether they are raised by humanoids, goblinoids, or other - they typically become adventurers or travellers. They seek places that welcome them, or find lives that suit their interests. Often this is alone, or they pick up other unwanted companions along the way, particularly other half-humans who understand their plight. Many have issues trusting or believing in others, finding independence and self-sufficiency to be the top of their priorities. 

Half-Goblin Names

Those raised by humans are typically given human names, but these are in the minority. Half-goblins raised by their goblinoid parents take goblin names, but may adopt a human name when in human territory or else interacting with those suspicious of their goblinoid heritage. Surnames are rarely used by goblins, but a half-goblin may take on a 'Horde Name' to link them to a goblin horde they lived with.

Male Goblin Names: Fraaz, Olaalx, Gnuink, Kluntol, Sraalx, Proterk

Female Goblin Names: Thraalqee, Zypenk, Iezea, Shritaal, Vrifehks, Buvolm

Unisex Goblin Names: Ruikaang, Xeaglaard, Eroizorm, Chilk, Lelliorch, Horaak

Goblin Horde Names: Tuukaklach (stonefall), Maackaahar (keenreaper), Huulrhakaan (gloombane), Kaarrhekaar (leafbinder), Draalmaak (dewkeep), Drorhlech (rockshield)

Half-Goblin Traits

Half-goblins primarily take after their goblinoid parent, and all share these traits.

Ability Score Increase

 Your ability score for Dexterity increases by 2, and your score for Constitution rises by 1.

Age

Half-goblins reach adulthood in their mid-teens and live for around 75 years.

Alignment

 Half-goblins tend toward no particular alignment. Those raised by goblins often lean towards neutral evil.

Size

Half-goblins take after their goblin parents in height and build, from barely 4 feet to just under 5 feet tall. Regardless of your position in that range, your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and Goblin. If a half-goblin is (rarely) raised away from goblinoids, they may choose one other standard language to be proficient in.

Nimble Escape

A half-goblin can take the Disengage or Hide action as a bonus action on each of its turns.

Goblin Slasher

You have proficiency with the scimitar and shortbow.

Shadow Lurker

You have proficiency in the Stealth skill.