Saturday, September 19, 2009

Goblintown: Subspecies

Goblins have lived in the ruins of the tower for nearly seven centuries - almost as long as it's been ruined. They've established customs and laws that make perfect sense to members of the goblin race. Many people outside Goblintown believe goblins to be vicious monsters or greedy nuisances. Further, they usually only know of one or two goblin subspecies. There's actually five different types of goblins living in Goblintown;

Gremlins: Short green goblins with sharp canines and flat, round heads. (shaped like an M&M on its side.) Gremlins are the most proliferous of the Goblins and the most well known. These are what most people think of when they say "Goblin." Gremlins are the backbone of goblin society, and are usually mischievous and clever. Like most goblins, they have a respect for others and take pride in their accomplishments.

Brownies: Thick-limbed brown goblins with square jaws and massive hands. Brownies are usually more forceful than other goblins and tend towards more militaristic roles. Most impressive goblin generals (if you could call them that XD) in history were Brownies. They also tend to be smiths and craftsmen, working with their big strong fists. Their teeth are flat, but they tear through meat just like any other goblin.

Redcaps: Blood-red skinned goblins with long limbs and white eyes that glow in the dark. They are taller than Brownies or Gremlins, and have long ears that extend far back from their heads. All of a Redcaps' teeth are sharp, and most have a tendency to only eat meat, sometimes raw. Their eyes help them see in the dark, and because of this are commonly cast as killers in public opinion. Some do become assassins and thieves, but many Redcaps live peaceful, productive lives.

Hobs: Also called Hobgoblins by outsiders, Hobs are tall yellow goblins with tall heads and wing-shaped ears. Hobs are also the only goblins that can grow beards, leading to prideful Hobs wearing long handlebar mustaches or massive muttonchops. Goblinkind is not known for its fashion sense. Hobs are naturally more focused, many learning the sorcerous arts or studying ancient tomes. Some Hobs think themselves the natural leaders of the Goblin race, but the other goblins usually just ignore them and let them continue thinking that way.

Bugbears: massive four-and-a-half foot tall brutes with arms as thick as Gremlins' leg, and legs as thick as its torso. They hunch over and so only stand at four feet most of the time. Bugbears have heavy, protruding lower jaws and tiny eyes. They aren't as clever as the smaller goblins, and often get what they want through violence. You'll find many Bugbears serving as guards or laborers, lifting and carrying heavy loads. Other goblins pay them respect, though, and they are not taken advantage of. Bugbears have loyalty and determination unrivaled among Goblins - when they decide on a course of action, they do not swerve, taking out any obstacles in the way. Sometimes, they need smaller friends to bail them out of situations they get themselves into.

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