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Kobolds were aggressive, inward, yet industrious small humanoid creatures. They were noted for their skill at building traps and  preparing ambushes, and mining. They were distantly related to dragons and urds and were often found serving as their minions.

A kobold was a reptilian humanoid, standing between 2' and 2'6" (60cm – 75cm) tall, weighing 35 to 45  pounds (16 – 20kg), with scaled skin between reddish brown and black in  color and burnt orange to red eyes. Their legs were sinewy and  digitigrade. They had long, clawed fingers and a jaw like a crocodile. Small white or tan horns protruded from their head, and they had rat-like tails. They would often smell of wet dog and  stagnant water. Kobolds liked to wear red or orange garments, which were  usually ragged

Subraces

•  Aquatic kobold 
•  Arctic kobold 
•  Desert kobold 
•  Dragonwrought kobold 
•  Earth kobold 
•  Jungle kobold

Kobolds were resentful of their short stature and hated members of  other races who poked fun at them for this. Most felt as though they  ought to compensate for their small size in other ways, such as humor or  aggression. They would naturally tend to hate larger creatures, and although they  would show respect and obedience if required, they always looked for  ways to display their resentment.

Kobolds held a hatred for nearly all other humanoid races and enjoyed killing and torturing them, in particular brownies, gnomes, pixies and sprites. The ultimate goal of the kobold race was to conquer as much land as possible. They would plan and dig mines industriously, while laying cruel traps  for interlopers, preferring an ambush to direct confrontation. If they  ever confronted an enemy, they would try to overwhelm foes with sheer  numbers Among the monstrous humanoids, they were known for cunning plans, and  unlike many others, would also share those plans among the entire tribe.  General plans and goals would be common knowledge, and detailed plans  were shared with all who asked to allow them to work fruitfully for the  good of the tribe. Their society was influenced by their lawful evil alignment.

Kobolds were confident and happy to remain separated from the other races. A kobold saying stated:  

“	The dragon  scale toughens our skin. The dragon bone adorns our skull. The dragon  heart flames our sorcery. We are the dragon, and for the dragon we live.  Long live the dragon.

Kobolds used their cunning and sheer weight of numbers to defeat  enemies. They preferred to lay traps or ambushes, and would only engage a  foe directly after it was weakened. If their numbers were diminished  such that they had less than a two-to-one advantage, the group would  usually flee. Kobold traps included spike pits, tripwires, flaming oil,  and poisonous vermin.  They disliked gnomes to such an extent that they would attack on sight.

Kobolds would usually loot what treasure they could carry from  their defeated enemies, who were usually killed. Occasionally, kobolds  would enslave their foes, who then might be sold on, unless they were  gnomes, which kobolds would always kill, but never eat.

Kobolds lived in the dark, ideally underground or thick forest, in tribal societies. Their lairs were often overcrowded, although when one tribe became too  numerous, it split into numerous smaller ones. The overcrowding  eliminated the concept of privacy, so kobolds slept in communal areas  where nudity was not regarded as shameful or offensive, even to the  opposite sex. Kobolds wore clothing for function or ritual, but not to  prevent nudity. The common overcrowding often led to conflict, and two  kobolds would fight to settle their differences, although these fights  were not usually lethal. This led to a lack of deep-rooted divisions or  grievances in kobold society.

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They were respectful of authority figures, and would obey diligently, particularly when their ruler was of lawful evil alignment. 

Kobolds had specialized laborers, yet the majority of kobolds were miners. They possessed darkvision and were particularly sensitive to bright light. Kobolds preferred exile to execution, and in some disputes, kobolds  would split tribes in order to spread their kind over a larger region. Kobolds had natural tendencies towards sorcery. They could live up to 135 years^] and dragonwrought even longer.  Kobolds were similar to dragons, but while dragons had warm blood,  kobolds were cold-blooded. Due to this, they were susceptible to cold,  especially if it was brought on quickly. They enjoyed swimming and would gather to bathe together, especially  after shedding (see below). Kobolds would take a lot of care maintaining  their claws and teeth, using smooth stones to polish claws and chewing  roots to clean teeth.

It was unknown how kobolds were of dragon heritage. While each  kobold valued its own life, the tribe came first. They considered the  success of their tribe to be their own success

Language

Kobolds spoke Yipyak, a version of the Draconic language, with a yipping accent. Some could also speak Undercommon.

Mining

Kobolds often created their lairs by mining them from the rock.  Mining was a meticulously planned and conducted process where nothing  was left to chance. Divination magic was used to locate ore and mineral deposits. A high proportion of  a kobold tribe were miners. Each family group was expected to cut its  own room, the walls of which they would adorn with a pictorial history  of the family

Kobold

 Lawful evil

General Information

Patron deity

 Kurtulmak

Vision

 Darkvision

Diet

 Omnivorous

Average lifespan

 Usually up to 50 years, max 120 years

Language(s)

 Common, Draconic, Yipyak

Subraces

 Aquatic kobold, arctic kobold, desert kobold, dragonwrought kobold, earth kobold, jungle kobold

Favored climate

 Temperate

Favored terrain

 Forests

Appearance

Average height

 2' – 2'5" ( 60 – 74 cm)

Average weight

 35–45 lb (16–20 kg)

Skin color(s)

 Variable, often reddish brown

Eye color(s)

 Burnt orange, red

Distinctions

 Small, aggressive, physically durable, industrious, nimble, stealthy

Kobolds were aggressive, inward, yet industrious small humanoid creatures. They were noted for their skill at building traps and  preparing ambushes, and mining. They were distantly related to dragons and urds and were often found serving as their minions.

Description

A kobold was a reptilian humanoid, standing between 2' and 2'6" (60cm – 75cm) tall, weighing 35 to 45  pounds (16 – 20kg), with scaled skin between reddish brown and black in  color and burnt orange to red eyes. Their legs were sinewy and  digitigrade. They had long, clawed fingers and a jaw like a crocodile. Small white or tan horns protruded from their head, and they had rat-like tails. They would often smell of wet dog and  stagnant water. Kobolds liked to wear red or orange garments, which were  usually ragged.

Subraces

•  Aquatic kobold 
•  Arctic kobold 
•  Desert kobold 
•  Dragonwrought kobold 
•  Earth kobold 
•  Jungle kobold

Personality

Kobolds were resentful of their short stature and hated members of  other races who poked fun at them for this. Most felt as though they  ought to compensate for their small size in other ways, such as humor or  aggression. They would naturally tend to hate larger creatures, and although they  would show respect and obedience if required, they always looked for  ways to display their resentment.

Kobolds held a hatred for nearly all other humanoid races and enjoyed killing and torturing them, in particular brownies, gnomes, pixies and sprites. The ultimate goal of the kobold race was to conquer as much land as possible. They would plan and dig mines industriously, while laying cruel traps  for interlopers, preferring an ambush to direct confrontation. If they  ever confronted an enemy, they would try to overwhelm foes with sheer  numbers. Among the monstrous humanoids, they were known for cunning plans, and  unlike many others, would also share those plans among the entire tribe.  General plans and goals would be common knowledge, and detailed plans  were shared with all who asked to allow them to work fruitfully for the  good of the tribe. Their society was influenced by their lawful evil alignment.

Kobolds were confident and happy to remain separated from the other races. A kobold saying stated:

            

“

The dragon  scale toughens our skin. The dragon bone adorns our skull. The dragon  heart flames our sorcery. We are the dragon, and for the dragon we live.  Long live the dragon.

”

Combat

Kobolds used their cunning and sheer weight of numbers to defeat  enemies. They preferred to lay traps or ambushes, and would only engage a  foe directly after it was weakened. If their numbers were diminished  such that they had less than a two-to-one advantage, the group would  usually flee. Kobold traps included spike pits, tripwires, flaming oil,  and poisonous vermin. They disliked gnomes to such an extent that they would attack on sight.

Kobolds would usually loot what treasure they could carry from  their defeated enemies, who were usually killed. Occasionally, kobolds  would enslave their foes, who then might be sold on, unless they were  gnomes, which kobolds would always kill, but never eat.

Society

“Kobolds are a lot less cute when they learn how to cast fireballs.
— Volothamp Geddarm

Kobolds lived in the dark, ideally underground or thick forest, in tribal societies. Their lairs were often overcrowded, although when one tribe became too  numerous, it split into numerous smaller ones. The overcrowding  eliminated the concept of privacy, so kobolds slept in communal areas  where nudity was not regarded as shameful or offensive, even to the  opposite sex. Kobolds wore clothing for function or ritual, but not to  prevent nudity. The common overcrowding often led to conflict, and two  kobolds would fight to settle their differences, although these fights  were not usually lethal. This led to a lack of deep-rooted divisions or  grievances in kobold society.

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They were respectful of authority figures, and would obey diligently, particularly when their ruler was of lawful evil alignment.

Kobolds had specialized laborers, yet the majority of kobolds were miners. They possessed darkvision and were particularly sensitive to bright light. Kobolds preferred exile to execution, and in some disputes, kobolds  would split tribes in order to spread their kind over a larger region Kobolds had natural tendencies towards sorcery. They could live up to 135 years, and dragonwrought even longer. Kobolds were similar to dragons, but while dragons had warm blood,  kobolds were cold-blooded. Due to this, they were susceptible to cold,  especially if it was brought on quickly. They enjoyed swimming and would gather to bathe together, especially  after shedding (see below). Kobolds would take a lot of care maintaining  their claws and teeth, using smooth stones to polish claws and chewing  roots to clean teeth.

It was unknown how kobolds were of dragon heritage. While each  kobold valued its own life, the tribe came first. They considered the  success of their tribe to be their own success.^[16]

 

Crafting

st art for kobolds was trapmaking. The use of invention and  cunning in traps was the mark of a good trapmaker. The other art form  was the pictorial representation of the tribe's history, created on the  walls of a specially created room in every lair. Kobolds enjoyed making  jewelry from the gems and precious metals they encountered while mining.  They could be possessive about their personal jewelry collections, and  much effort was put into crafting beautiful jewelry, unlike other items,  which were functional rather than aesthetically pleasing.^[20]

Lycanthropy

At some point in time, kobolds learned to domesticate dire weasels to serve them as guards and hunters. This resulted in lycanthropic kobold dire weasels. Around one in ten thousand kobolds was a natural lycanthrope in this manner.^[21] Kobolds also used dire weasels as mounts.^[22]

Where other races considered heroes to be those who enact great  feats of strength or military prowess, kobold heroes were those who  showed great prowess in trap setting, torture and ambush.^[14]

Fashion

   

A group of kobolds returning from a heist.

  

Most kobolds were miners and so dressed in sleeveless tunics and  breeches; but kobolds enjoyed dressing in more elegant clothing for  festivities. These included clothes made from silk or leather, but  tailored clothes were only common among leaders. Garments were often  made to compliment the wearer's eyes, which involved the use of orange  or red dyes. Other garments might be dyed to demonstrate the wearer's  affinity to a particular kind of dragon. Kobolds required the dexterity  in their feet too often to wear footwear, and the soles of their feet  were hard enough to cope with most surfaces. Due to the amount of time  kobolds spend mining, gemstones were readily available, and they used  these to adorn their clothing, and to make jewelry.

Religion

The main deity of the kobolds was Kurtulmak, the god of war and mining, who hates all living things besides their kin. A main part of their religion was to seek out magic items that they believed may help free Kurtulmak from his eternal prison.The other main god worshiped by the kobolds was Gaknulak, the god of protection, stealth, trickery and traps. A lesser-known kobold demigod was Dakarnok. The remainder of the kobold pantheon was comprised of deified kobold heroes.

Kobolds were also known for serving dragons and praising them as  gods. A kobold tribe would present a dragon with tributes and sacrifices  and whatever they thought it may like; they might have even seen it as a  great honor to be devoured by the creature. If a kobold tribe was not  accepted by a dragon they might start working for it in secret. Once a  tribe settled to serve a dragon, their entire existence was to serve  their god in every way.

Reproduction

Kobolds did not maintain monogamous relationships, and due to the  importance they placed on propagation, they chose mates by practical  measures rather than love or other emotions. Mating was an impersonal  act for kobolds.

Kobolds were extremely fecund egg-layers, having the highest birth rate among humanoids^. A pregnant female would lay her egg within two weeks. About one in ten  pregnancies led to two eggs. An egg needed incubation for about two  months, but the newly hatched kobold could walk in just hours. The eggs  were particularly sturdy, and the young inside could survive even if the  egg broke as much as fifteen days early. Kobold young matured quickly, having reached young adulthood in six years. They often laid eggs in a common nest, with specialized foster parents watching over the eggs and wyrmling^. 

Some kobold children were dragonwrought,  and it was possible to tell this because the egg would be speckled with  flecks of the dragon's color, which became more numerous throughout the  incubation period.These kobolds possessed wings like those of a dragon,  and some were of enough use to allow flight. Ritual demanded that the  egg be taken to a sacred hatching place, and dragonwrought kobolds would  be raised above ground if they were able to fly, so that they could  learn to use their wings.

Diet

Kobolds were omnivorous, eating plants and animals, but would not  refuse to eat intelligent creatures if the opportunity presented itself. They were able to eat just about anything when the situation became  desperate, even tree bark or bone. Due to their cold-blooded nature,  kobolds that had spent time in a warm place would not need to eat for  days.

Shedding

Like other reptiles, kobolds shed their skin periodically. A growing  kobold might do this as frequently as weekly, but a developed one  usually shed once per season. Unlike more common reptiles, such as  snakes, kobolds did not shed their entire skin at once; they instead  shed portions of it over a period of time. The process was usually  accelerated by rubbing. Bitterleaf was often applied after shedding to help the new scales acquire strength and shine.

History

Time of Dragons

Kobolds were the first of the dragonspawn and were created by  Asgorath (another name for Io) alongside urds around −24,500 DR.

They lived under Kurtulmak in Darastrixhurthi, a vassal state of Darastriverthicha, a nation ruled by the green dragon Caesinsjach. They found the gems in which the souls of the gnomes waited to be turned into living creatures and enslaved those who already lived. When the elves caused the Rage of Dragons their dragon turned on them and Garl Glittergold took this chance to kill Kurtulmak and the kobolds by collapsing their cavern in which their nation lay.

A blue dragonwrought kobold, or an urd, called Kuraulyek fled out of egoism to the Thunder Peaks against Kurtulmak's orders to protect the kobolds against their mad master.

This led to the near extinction of the entire kobold race and Io elevated Kurtulmak to deity status but also Kuraulyek both as reparation but also to ensure the continued existence of the race.

Kurtulmak learned about Kuraulyek's actions and since than the  latter was hiding from the former out of fear for reprisal. The kobolds,  though mostly didn't know that an urd was responsible for saving urds  and told a story, that Kuraulyek was hiding from Kurtulmak because he  stole a pair of artificial wings from him.

Kobolds make up for their physical ineptitude with a cleverness for trap making and tunneling. Their lairs consist of low tunnels through which they move easily, but which make it difficult for larger humanoids to maneuver. Rather than face the claws, teeth, and blades of their enemies head-on, kobolds riddle their lairs with rock falls, nets, concealed pits, and other traps designed to eliminate or ensnare their foes before they get close. These lairs are efficient and orderly places where the strong rule over the weak, whether by competence or cruelty.