Gubble

> I don't know what it is, but something tells me... we'll be unstoppable together!
>
> - Gubble, Just a Goblin | Ep. 47

**Gubble** is the main female deuteragonist of Just a Goblin and Nog's closest friend.

She is an unnaturally strong Goblin from Rektoros, and the sister to hundreds of others. Traveling across the region with her friends, Gubble has experienced more in a week than a Goblin will in a three lifetimes. Gubble strives to assist Nog in pursuing his dreams, even if it worries her beyond what she previously though possible.

## Appearance

Gubble has disheveled white hair that meets the bottom of her neck, green skin that is tinted with red on her ears and nose, alongside large and purple eyes. She typically sports a red and black adventuring uniform, with a unique mask with a single horn and "G" etched into the forehead.

## Personality

> Inventor... half of your creations don't even work!
>
> - Gubble in response to Nog, Just a Goblin | Ep. 1

Gubble is upbeat and amiable, seeming somewhat airheaded in most situations. However, she shows her serious and benevolent side when things turn hectic when it comes to her friends, Nog especially. Although her past was pretty lonesome for her, upon meeting Nog, she was allowed to be her "freak" self around someone who was similar to her in a weird way.

To Gubble's dismay, Nog's grandeur dream has lead to many times that she has grown extremely worried for the safety of their lives. Although she supports her friends, she values their lives more than the world itself, going to great lengths to make sure they'll be safe. When confronted with danger, she'll often showcase her selfless and heroic attributes.

## History

**SPOILER WARNING! Continue onwards with caution!**

### Early Life

Born in Rektoros, Gubble is the child of unknown Goblins within the village. It is claimed that she has hundreds of brothers and sisters in the village, although she alone is said to have the "strength of a Hobgoblin" amongst all of the others. Until she eventually met Nog, she was often called a "freak" by others in the village due to her unnatural strength.

Meeting Nog after saving him from some bullies, she sympathized and befriended Nog over the similarity of being a "freak" in the village. From here, the two would grow a deep, near-inseparable bond between each other.

### Introduction Arc

During the events of the "Introduction Arc", she's seen hunting boars with Nog and another small group of Goblins. However, the fun is interrupted by a group of adventurers attempting to hunt them for their bodies and linens, causing Gubble and Nog to escape to Rektoros via Sweet Cloud Mushroom.

After arriving in Rektoros, Gubble would witness the public humiliation Nog suffers when promoting alternative ideas to deal with the adventurers to the Elder Goblin. Later, Gubble's attempt to console Nog would turn to her joining him on the journey to learn more about adventurers. Luring and trapping an adventurer named Hugo, Gubble would misinterpret Nog's bluff and kill the adventurer. Unknown to her, this event would cause a massive chain of events for the future of the world.

Interrupted by adventurers again, Gubble is separated from the newly powered Nog in the attack. After regrouping in Rektoros, Gubble would "assist" in the interrogation of Pip, although she thinks he was under the influence of Sweet Cloud Mushroom powder. Unexpectedly, Gubble is invited to become adventurers with Nog, following along to support her friend. Attaining gear from a hoard full of adventuring gear, here is where she'd get her iconic gauntlets. Geared up and ready to go, Gubble and Nog hear the cries for help from Aria Windwalker, Lora Rivers and Edward Wolf mid-slime attack. Assisting, the duo hold out until Edward returns with Tyros Talon as reinforcement.

Being thanked by Tyros, Gubble and Nog are taken to Murlos for compensation. Led to the Red Ravens guild, they are introduced to Sephir, the leader of the guild. After interference from Nog, Gubble would be placed into an early Adventurer's Exam. The challenge for the Adventurer's Exam being a one minute survival test against Tyros. Unfortunately, Gubble doesn't pass the challenge, but Nog is able to overcome the challenge and land of them a spot in the Red Ravens.

After the challenge, Lora gives Gubble and Nog homemade potions as a gift, due to her proficiency as an alchemist. With Nog choosing a quest to hunt Greyback Wolves, they encounter Goliath Valor with a bag of Goblin corpses. Following a "sudden illness" from Nog, the group heads to hunt Greyback Wolves, with Gubble showcasing her raw power to the group as she saves Aria.

### Guardian of the Forest Arc

Following their first successful hunt, Gubble celebrates with the rest of the party, followed quickly by a long rest. Faking her sleep, Gubble would follow Nog as he decided to join Goliath, Nathan Ren and Killian White on a Goblin hunting mission. Taking Nog home after his victory over the Forest Guardian, she felt upset over Nog's betrayal of their promise to never split up again.

Nursing Nog back to health, Gubble witnessed a second clash between Nog and the Elder Goblin about the killing of the Forest Guardian, posing as adventurers and more. Left with a final warning, the Elder Goblin would leave the two to ruminate. Although hesitant, Gubble is willing to take a second shot at learning more about adventurers with Nog, setting out once again to follow him till the very end and making his dreams hers as well.

### Lord of The Mountains Arc

Renewed with spirit and gumption, Gubble and Nog head back to the Red Ravens guild. Soon after, the duo is sent to pick up an order from Kuara's Magical Potions. Initially intimidated by Kuara's demeanor, it's quickly overshadowed by Goliath's own overwhelming presence. However, Goliath and Nog's interaction is cut short, with Goliath paying for all of the potions for the C-Rank mission in the Eadeclese Mountains, to hunt down the Great Boar Gummo.

Arriving at the Eadeclese Mountains with the rest of the party, everyone takes notice of the large blood trail leading further into the mountain range. Following till it leads to a dead end, Tyros splits Gubble with Nog, Aria and Lora to head for higher ground. Following Nog's Analyze ability, the group eventually finds Gummo's corpse in a cave, being mauled by the Lord of the Eadeclese Mountains. Against this overwhelming foe, Gubble witnesses firsthand Tyros's tenacity against strong opponents in full action, as he refuses to turn tail. Following Nog's backup plan, Gubble causes a cave-in to attempt to trap the monster. After this plan fails to slow down the beast, Gubble follows as Nog comes up with one final plan to finish the fight and bring everyone home.

Aiding in the final clash against the Lord of the Eadeclese Mountains, she helps knock it off balance. This maneuver would lead to the downfall of the B-rank monster.

However, when Nog's mask fell off during the final attack, she was one of the few to perceive that it happened at all. Afterwards, the party would celebrate, with Gubble feeling conflicted on the entire ordeal. She felt annoyed with Nog's sudden new goal to become stronger, feeling like it may lead him off his original goals to understand adventurers. Nog's capable of convincing Gubble that the current events are going well, and they brush off the conflict for the time being...