Kobold

**Kobolds** are small, lizard or dragon like humanoids known for being very mischievous and scrappy.

## Basics

### Anatomy

Kobolds are lizard-like humanoids with two arms, two legs, and a tail. They sometimes have a pair of horns as well. Each hand has four talons, one of which acts as a thumb.

### Biological traits

Some Kobolds, known as Urds, will have a small pair of leathery wings. These wings are seldom capable of flight, and those that are are still fairly limited.

### Genetics and Reproduction

Kobolds reproduce by laying eggs, usually in clutches of 2-6. This makes reproduction with non-draconic species somewhat difficult, but not impossible. Typically, eggs will hatch two months after they are laid.

### Growth

Kobolds are born already quite capable, able to walk within a few hours of hatching. They mature quite quickly, and are considered adults as early as six years old.

### Ecology and Habitat

Kobolds can live anywhere, but they often seem to prefer caves or holes, as their eyes are light-sensitive.

### Dietary Needs

Kobolds are considered facultative carnivores, meaning that they have a strong preference for meat, but could process non-meat if required. They are also considered scavengers, and can eat many things that other species may find inedible.

### Biological cycle

Like most reptilian species, kobolds shed their skin. Their skin sheds in small patches, and it typically takes around two months for their entire body to shed. While sheds may happen more frequently as youths, adult kobolds typically only have a complete shed once a year.

## Additional Information

### Social Structure

Kobold tribal structure is very loose. Any kobold is theoretically capable of becoming the leader of a tribe, though that honor usually goes to whomever is smartest, or to a sorcerer. Some Kobolds will serve a dragon.

### Domestication

Dragons have been known to take Kobolds as a strange sort of pet-servant.

### Facial Characteristics

Kobolds have a narrow snout which somewhat resembles that of a crocodile.

### Average Intelligence

Kobolds are usually less intelligent than humans.

### Perception and sensory capabilities

Thanks to all the time spent in darkness, Kobolds have evolved to have superior darkvision. Even in complete blackness, kobolds are still able to see in shades of grey. For many, this has come with the side effect of being sensitive to bright light.

## Civilization and Culture

### Naming

Kobolds usually only have one name, which they are given at birth.

### Courtships and Relationship Ideals

Kobolds do not have an established form of courtship, nor are they known to have established relationships. Most will mate with one another at random, and may never speak to one another again.

### Common Dress

Kobolds often wear little to no clothing. If one gains high rank within ones tribe, they will dress in silks and bits of leather. Lower ranking members might wear sleeveless shirts or simple breeches. Those who dwell in the city will often dress according to whatever career they have.

### Culture and Heritage

Kobolds treat mining as not only an important deed, but also a genuinely enjoyable pastime. Most Kobold mines have spaces set aside for races and games.

### History

Kobolds come from an old god who was a servant to Tiamat. When Tiamat was banished to the hells, he created Kobolds to serve her, and places them all across the realms. They followed chromatic dragons as their servants, eventually reaching the material plain.

Eventually, kobolds began to scatter, taking up residence in cities, where they joined thieves guilds or formed gangs. They were often avoidant and hateful towards large humanoid races, and for good reason, as they were commonly picked up and sold into servitude.

### Interspecies Relations

Because Kobolds are considered monstrous, they are dislikes by many species.