Specie: Kobold
Small, scrappy, and cunning, Kobolds are draconic-blooded beings who dwell deep within the winding tunnels and unstable ruins of the Underworld. Though often dismissed as weak or cowardly, they survive through wit, traps, and sheer tenacity. Kobolds are natural tunnelers and saboteurs — rarely engaging in fair fights when they can outsmart their foes instead.
They revere dragons with religious intensity, seeing themselves as their distant kin or chosen servants. Even in the absence of real dragons, Kobolds emulate them in behavior and culture, sometimes crafting false idols or ruling castes based on draconic traits. Despite their humble stature, their ambition is anything but small.
Specie overview
Physiology : Kobolds are small reptilian humanoids with long snouts, clawed hands, and scaled. Their scales range from earthy reds and browns to greens, greys, or even dull gold. Most stand under 4 feet tall and are lightly built, with sharp teeth and glowing eyes adapted to total darkness.
Deameanor : Nervous, twitchy, and quick-talking, most Kobolds are always scheming or worrying. They are pack-oriented and fiercely loyal to their own. Some are overly proud of minor accomplishments, while others are sly, calculating manipulators.
Outlook : Kobolds are reclusive and defensive, fiercely guarding their tunnels with traps and caution. They avoid Underworld politics, disliking other species like orcs and goblins. Their culture revolves around the worship of dragons, whom they idolize as divine ancestors. Though generally neutral, they react aggressively to threats against their lairs or beliefs.
History : Kobolds have long lived in the deepest corners of the Underworld, building sprawling tunnel colonies, fortress warrens, and crumbling shrine-complexes in the dark. Though they were once slaves to dragons, even after the dragons decline, they still cling to draconic lore and bloodlines. Their tunnels often crisscross with goblin routes, leading to frequent clashes or uneasy trades.
Adventurers : Kobold adventurers are rare and often outcasts, scavengers, or ambitious visionaries. Some seek knowledge, power, or vengeance. Others are exiles or dragon fanatics on a holy mission. Despite their size, they often make resourceful allies.
Typical Name : Many kobolds have very short and simple names, but there are individuals with longer names as well. These longer names often have harsher tones and a slight guttural feel to them, although the female names tend to be slightly softer.
(Reference: fantasynamegenerators.com/pathfinder-kobold-names.php)
Deameanor : Nervous, twitchy, and quick-talking, most Kobolds are always scheming or worrying. They are pack-oriented and fiercely loyal to their own. Some are overly proud of minor accomplishments, while others are sly, calculating manipulators.
Outlook : Kobolds are reclusive and defensive, fiercely guarding their tunnels with traps and caution. They avoid Underworld politics, disliking other species like orcs and goblins. Their culture revolves around the worship of dragons, whom they idolize as divine ancestors. Though generally neutral, they react aggressively to threats against their lairs or beliefs.
History : Kobolds have long lived in the deepest corners of the Underworld, building sprawling tunnel colonies, fortress warrens, and crumbling shrine-complexes in the dark. Though they were once slaves to dragons, even after the dragons decline, they still cling to draconic lore and bloodlines. Their tunnels often crisscross with goblin routes, leading to frequent clashes or uneasy trades.
Adventurers : Kobold adventurers are rare and often outcasts, scavengers, or ambitious visionaries. Some seek knowledge, power, or vengeance. Others are exiles or dragon fanatics on a holy mission. Despite their size, they often make resourceful allies.
Typical Name : Many kobolds have very short and simple names, but there are individuals with longer names as well. These longer names often have harsher tones and a slight guttural feel to them, although the female names tend to be slightly softer.
(Reference: fantasynamegenerators.com/pathfinder-kobold-names.php)
Size & Abilities
Size : Small Innate abilities : You start with the following abilities.- Dark Sight
The dark is your birthright. You see where others stumble, walk where others fear.You are immune to Obscured (Area condition) from darkness.
- Scaled Survivor
Your scaled skin offers natural protection, your claws and teeth are weapons as sharp as any blade, and your nimble frame moves with instinctive precision. You are built for survival in the world below.Your Speed increases by one step. Your naked Defense Rating increases by 2. When fighting Unarmed (Weapon type), you strike as if wielding Concealed (Weapon type) and Quick (Weapon type).
- You do not need Combat gear allowance.
- Draconic Ancestry
Dragons are more than your idols — their blood stirs faintly in your veins. Whether gifted by distant lineage, or sheer belief, a flicker of their power manifests within you. It may be no more than an ember now, but even an ember can burn. You feel it awaken in your voice, your eyes, your scales — and one day, perhaps, the world will too.You become Medium (Species size). Your scale color changes to one of your choice, reflecting a linked element. You are Resistant to your scale element. As an Action, you may exhale your element.
Requires an Aura Check :Success : (Cooldown : 1 turn)
All creatures within a 15-ft cone in front of you take 1 Magical Elemental Damage matching your scale element.
- Draconic Roar
Your roar channels the fierce legacy of dragons, shaking the will of those around you. Though small, your voice carries a primal fury that startles foes and demands fear.As a Bonus Action, you may let out a draconic roar, affecting foes within 10 ft. Requires a Contest : (your Aura VS each foe's Constitution) Number of Uses :
- 5 times.
- You regain all expended uses when you sleep.
