Kobold
Although they are small, kobolds may descend from dragons and share some of their strengths; at least the kobolds think so. Their aptitude for crafting things from raw materials is astonishing and most have an affinity for the creation of traps. Kobolds tend to be loyal to each other within their warren and vicious to those who trespass there. Despite this, they are willing to cooperate with other humanoids so long as the arrangement benefits them.
-- from A Guide to Monsters, penned by Decklund Sayre The history of kobolds is largely unknown outside of their warrens. During times long ago they worshipped dragons as heavenly lords. At the behest of their mighty lords they'd carry out tasks ranging from hard labor to raiding nearby villages of their food and riches. Slowly all of the dragons were slain, but kobolds stayed true to their masters. For centuries the species seemed to have disappeared and only recently have kobolds begun straying far from their caves and hideaways. Some kobolds seek to make an honest living while others have become brigands or assassins. Do not let their short stature fool you, they are very strong for their size, and cunning.
-- from A Guide to Monsters, penned by Decklund Sayre The history of kobolds is largely unknown outside of their warrens. During times long ago they worshipped dragons as heavenly lords. At the behest of their mighty lords they'd carry out tasks ranging from hard labor to raiding nearby villages of their food and riches. Slowly all of the dragons were slain, but kobolds stayed true to their masters. For centuries the species seemed to have disappeared and only recently have kobolds begun straying far from their caves and hideaways. Some kobolds seek to make an honest living while others have become brigands or assassins. Do not let their short stature fool you, they are very strong for their size, and cunning.
Basic Information
Anatomy
Kobolds are short (about 3 feet tall) reptilian humanoids with slender bodies and long tails. They often boast distant draconic ancestry, and every kobold displays one or more draconic features, such as stout horns, razor-sharp teeth,
or—more rarely—vestigial wings or draconic breath. They mature quickly, reaching adulthood by about 12 years and
living to about 60.
The color of a kobold’s scales can vary widely. Most often, they mimic the hues of chromatic or metallic
dragons, with a mix of slightly darker or lighter scales that create a mottled appearance. The scales of newly hatched
kobolds often reflect the community’s draconic exemplar, whether that’s the dragon they currently serve or the dragon type from which they’re descended.
PFRPG2 APG pg. 12
Ecology and Habitats
Although kobolds are used to living away in caves or warrens, some have adjusted to living amongst other humanoids in villages and towns. Having said this, many kobold hovels are built beneath hills rather than having a free standing structure.
Lifespan
Kobolds reach adulthood at 12 years of age but have been known to live to be 40 if they aren't killed by adventurers first.
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