Cotlin

Cotlins are a subspecies of Goblin that exist throughout Tevian, primarily in places where Goblins were naturally integrated into society in some way. Cotlins are larger and more humanoid in appearance than their cousins. They are also typically more charismatic and intelligent. Many of the original Cotlins existed under Elven rule but have since migrated abroad. Over thousands of years, they've become almost as ubiquitous in cities as their feral counterparts in the countryside.

Description
Cotlins superficially resemble the typical Goblin with pointed ears and large noses but often possess muted versions of these characteristics. Shortened or even rounded ears and small, even human-sized, noses are not unheard of among Cotlins. Rather, Cotlins seem to adapt their appearance over time to appeal to the largest demographic within a city. For instance, a Cotlin living among Dwarves may become stouter and begin growing the kinds of facial hair characteristic of a Dwarf. In another example, a group of Cotlins living among humans for a long time might come to resemble humans so much that the only reliable tell is their green skin and black hair.

Despite these surface differences, many Cotlins struggle with their underlying Goblin nature. The most common of these repressed urges is greed, something which comes extremely easy to Goblins. However, a more common trait which is repressed far less often it the Cotlin's mischievous nature. Adolescent Cotlins are considered a public menace by many cities.

History
Cotlin history is not a significant history except for their contribution to Orcish society. For this reason and their relatively small numbers, Cotlins have participated in most historical events but not in a meaningful manner. However, during the Goblin Rising, Cotlins joined Elven armies in droves, hoping to free and educate their lost brethren. Through their struggles, Cotlins would face discrimination from both their allies and enemies, the former mistrusting their motives and the latter seeing them as inferior Goblinoids.

Society
Much like standard Goblins, Cotlins drift around the lower rungs of society and many make their work as artisans. Like humans, however, Cotlins tend to organize into tight family units based around a family patriarch, or matriarch, which includes the immediate family. These families often form a criminal underside as they expand in size, inducting more and more distant family members and descendants until they are reminiscent of a fantasy Mafia.