Kobolds fear the brute power of half-orcs and resent humans for the dominant status that race enjoys. They consider both dwarves and elves to be deadly rivals. If unable to safely indulge their urge to physically harm and degrade members of other races, they resort to careful insults and “practical jokes” instead. Relations: Kobolds often seethe with hatred and jealousy, but their innate caution ensures that they only act on these impulses when they have the upper hand. This is especially true if the kobolds serve a true dragon, who they tend to worship outright. If the overlord is a powerful draconic or monstrous creature, however, kobolds see no shame in submission, and often shower adoration on their new leader. If these creatures are of another humanoid race, kobolds often scheme to free themselves from subjugation as soon as possible. They are also cowardly and practical, and often end up bowing to more powerful beings. Kobolds delight in taking slaves, relishing the chance to torment and humiliate them. While squabbles and feuds do occur, the elders who rule kobold communities tend to settle such conflicts swiftly. Saving their malice for other races, most kobolds get along well with their own kind. Most live in vast warrens deep beneath the earth, but a few instead prefer to make their homes beneath tangles of overgrown trees and brush. Society: Kobolds thrive in cramped quarters far from the light of the sun. A few kobolds, however, have more exotic colors such as orange or yellow, which in some tribes raises or lowers an individual’s status in the eyes of his fellows. Kobolds’ thick hides vary in color, and most have scales that match the hue of one of the varieties of chromatic dragons, with red scales being predominant. Often kobolds’ faces are curiously devoid of expression, as they favor showing their emotions by simply swishing their tails. They have powerful jaws for creatures of their size and noticeable claws on their hands and feet. Most stand around 3 feet tall and weigh about 35 pounds. Physical Description: Kobolds are small, bipedal reptilian humanoids. Often, they seek to capture rather than to kill, taking out their frustrations on the helpless victims they drag back to their claustrophobic lairs. Kobold tactics specialize in traps and ambushes, but kobolds enjoy anything that allows them to harm others without putting themselves at risk. Though they are hardworking, clever, and blessed with a natural talent for mechanical devices and mining, they spend their days nursing grudges and hatreds instead of celebrating their own gifts. They proudly claim kinship to dragons, but beneath all the bluster, the comparison to their glorious cousins leaves kobolds with a profound sense of inadequacy. Kobolds are weak, craven, and seethe with a festering resentment for the rest of the world, especially members of races that seem stronger, smarter, or superior to them in any way.
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