Goblinoid Alliance

The Goblinoid Alliance
Territories: Proydor, Deep Brigande, Actheth, Zabun, Cazdux, Brua

Crest: Magic swirling around a dagger

The historic alliance between the figures Kweek Candlestick, a goblin spy, Vron the Blade, a hobgoblin general, Redath-Bun, a bugbear juggernaut, and Yeslienne Odrisse, a halfling mage, was the source of the name Goblinoid. These famed individuals were elected leaders of their peoples at the peak of Western raids during the War of Ancients.

All of the following races display these traits in common: pointed ears and flattened nose (which is significantly less common in goblins and halflings).

Goblins: Goblins are known for their short stature, large ears, dental issues, and skin tones that range from the shades of yellow string bean to green string bean. Goblins are known to be innately good with finances and mathematics. They are often found in trading settlements or employed as bankers or accountants. Goblins also have an instinctive urge to collect/accumulate shiny things.

Hobgoblins: Hobgoblins are similar in stature to humans, but are generally stockier and healthier. Hobgoblins tend towards the red end of warm when it comes to skin tones. This hearty race is known for their martial prowess, and general success in highly structured environments. They are also highly intelligent. Because of this, many hobgoblins enlist in the military or religious associations, as they benefit from order in their day-to-day lives. Of course, there are exceptions to this.

Bugbears: Bugbears, despite their size, are very skilled when it comes to matters of stealth. Because of this, almost all avenues of employment are open to this race. A bugbear could be just as successful spying as hauling crates. However, bugbears, in many cases, tend to display an appreciation for the simpler, easier walks of life, much like halflings.

Halflings: Halflings, which are approximately half the size of humans, are known for their laid back approach to life. They have a sense of reverence for domestic professions, leading many halflings to seek out their livings as innkeepers, cooks, gardeners, or the like. However, a fair number of halflings seek out a life of adventure, and the ones that do display a staggering aptitude for stealth.