Kobold

A common type of Monster, Kobolds are among the few categories of Monsters that have had generally positive relationships with Man even prior to the advent of the current Overlord. There are a number of notable variations of this broad family, but most are around the size of a Halfling and have canine features. Others have vaguely draconic features, equine ones, or even anuran qualities. The majority are Small in size, though Medium-sized variants do exist among some subspecies. Kobolds are known for their relative weakness and overall helpful and industrious nature; they are popular as companions and workers and are tolerated in most human settlements due to their relatively controlled libido, peaceful demeanor, tendency to develop useful skills, and helpful, cooperative nature. While different subspecies are known for placing cultural emphasis on different skills, with mining, smithing, and trap smithing being the most broadly mastered, communities of these Monsters tend to develop broad ranges of practical skills.
Like many weaker Monsters, Kobolds historically survived as a species by being prolific breeders, and while this is less true of subspecies that specialized in coexisting with humans, those that were historically antagonistic to Man tend to give birth to litters of pups or lay clutches of eggs, have relatively short gestation periods, tend to be averse to contraceptives of all kinds, and enjoy being pregnant. However, as relatively weak Monsters they often suffer high attrition in the wild, keeping their populations under control.
Category:Canon
Category:Gaea
Category:Monster
Category:Breeder