Goblinoids

Goblinoids are one of the only known artificially created species in Edarlein. Created by the Dark Circle during the Deadlands War, they were created to be servants for the dark overlords. However, whatever the Dark Circle intended to do to make them obedient, it didn’t work. Most of the Goblins they created were inherently chaotic, only useful as distractions and shock troops. Eventually, the Circle either turned the goblins loose, hoping they would be killed by exposure or by other peoples. Alternatively, the goblins escaped captivity while the Circle was planning to destroy them. No one is sure which is the truth, but however it happened, the goblin species was turned loose on Edarlein.
After the Deadlands War, most of the goblinoids took to wandering the Wastes in caravans. Some were mechant caravans, dealing in thurgy crystals, Circle artifacts, and other knick-knacks. Others joined up with existing entertainment troupes, or created their own. Still others migrated to Hvitland and the Ignam Empire.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Goblins are bipedal, and tend to have short, stocky frames comparable to those of dwarves. Unlike dwarves, most of the stockiness gathers in their chest and stomach area, giving most goblins the appearance of being overweight even if they’re perfectly healthy. Goblins have proportionally wider heads then most other Small races. They’re made to look even wider with the goblins’ large, bat-like ears, each of which have a 60 degree range of motion. Goblins also have needle-sharp teeth that can tear and chew even the toughest of meats.

Dietary Needs and Habits

Goblins are almost entirely carnivorous, usually preferring red meat over other types. This meat eating extends to carrion. Due to this, goblins have a resistance to foodborne illnesses. As a matter of fact, many goblin delicacies are prepared by leaving the meat exposed to the sun for days or weeks at a time.

Lifespan

60 years

Average Height

3’6”

Average Weight

50 lbs.

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

Skin:

Orange (varying shades)

Yellow (varying shades)

Green (varying shades)

Eyes:

Black

Yellow

Orange

Patron Deity: None (officially)
Size: Small