Bugbear
Basic Information
Anatomy
Bugbears resemble hairy, feral goblins standing 2.1 m tall. They take their name from their noses and claws, which are similar to those of bears. Their claws are not long and sharp enough to be used as weapons, so bugbears often armor and arm themselves with a variety of purloined gear, which is normally second-rate and in poor repair.
Biological Traits
Large, hairy, wedge-shaped ears, heightened sense of smell, tough hide, claws, strong but nimble
Ecology and Habitats
Mountains, Underground
Dietary Needs and Habits
Carnivore
Behaviour
Bugbears have a reputation for being dim-witted and brutish. This claim is not unfounded, as bugbears have easily provoked tempers and are prone to rages. Few bugbears overcome this flaw and their culture's brutal nature. Many bugbears favor stealth and surprising their opponents.
Bugbear heroes, though rare, are heard of and can acquire significant renown if successful. Often the motivation for this change of heart come from the rewards earned from virtue, which in the long term are more pleasing than the short-term pleasures of evil behaviors.
Additional Information
Social Structure
Bugbears are often found in the company of goblinoids, particularly goblins, since tribes make up mostly of hobgoblins and bugbears tend to be wiped out quickly by other races as a precaution. Some bugbears also operate independently, though tribes ruled by hobgoblins are better organized and less savage. This is in part because bugbears have little patience for diplomacy or negotiation, preferring violent solutions to conflicts unless obviously overpowered.
Facial characteristics
Hair color: Brown, red
Eye color: Yellow, orange, red, brown, greenish white
Civilization and Culture
Major Language Groups and Dialects
Language of Animals, Bestial, Orcrun, Shyriiwook, Human Language
Lifespan
80 years
Average Height
1.8‒2.4 m
Average Weight
110‒160 kg
Body Tint, Colouring and Marking
Skin color: Yellow to reddish brown
Geographic Distribution
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