4.5 Kobolds
Kobolds have reptilian features stemming from their draconic ancestry. They have a short tail and scales that can be brightly colored. Mottled patterns are more common than consistent coloration across the whole body. They are even shorter than halflings, with a typical height under three feet.
Kobolds are naturally cooperative, though they are rarely leaders. For some kobolds, spending some time in service to a dragon is a ritual akin to a pilgrimage. Serving a dragon marks kobolds, shifting their natural coloration to match the dragon they served. While in a dragon’s service, they generally use their stealth and crafting talents to make traps that hinder any who would seek out the dragon’s treasure while they are away.
Kobolds that do not seek out true dragons may still find worthy leaders to follow. For example, a kobold who aspired to be a baker would usually try to find a skilled baker to serve as an apprentice. Such service is always conditional on the quality of their leader. An unfit leader can be quickly abandoned, though usually not betrayed.
Size: Medium.
Attributes: -1 Strength, either +1 Dexterity or +1 Intelligence.
Special Abilities:
- Crafty: Kobolds gain a +2 bonus to a Craft skill of their choice.
- Draconic Power: Kobolds gain a +1 bonus to their mundane power and magical power.
- Resilient Scales: Kobolds gain a +1 bonus to their durability.
- Short Stature: Kobolds gain a +2 bonus to the Stealth skill.
Automatic Languages: Common, Draconic.