Goblin

Goblins are natives to the continent of Ireok created by the goblinoid deity Selvanac. Goblins are extremely adaptive creatures, as evidenced by their ability to quickly transform themselves to fit a new environment.

Description
Goblins are short, nimble humanoids with exaggerated features reminiscent of Elves and Orcs. Their skin is typically green with scattered patches of white hair and fur. In combination with their normally unattractive features, Goblins adopt mannerisms which make them seem more feral than other humanoid races.

The most varied aspect of Goblins derives from their ability to adapt to any environment, sometimes overnight. Cotlins are perhaps the greatest expression of this adaptability, taking on the characteristics of the dominant race within a city.

History
Goblins are, funnily enough, one of the native races of Tevian, having been created by Maglubiyet to serve as the footsoldiers in his spiritual legions. However, Maglubiyet could never have predicted that Goblins would be so adaptive they could adapt to not need him.

The Arrival
During the Arrival of Elves on the continent of Ireok and across all of Tevian, Goblins would serve as the main troops of the Goblinoid kingdoms. As the Elves claimed ground, Goblins troops were either scattered or captured. Some of these early captures would become Cotlins or the now typical variety of feral goblin. From these Cotlins, early groups of Half-Orcs would originate.

Gods Plague
Like the other Goblinoid races, Goblins fought in large numbers alongside the followers of Selvanac. These armies of Goblins found themselves all across the world, leading to the varieties of feral goblin which can be found across the plane.

Dragons Bane
Remnants leftover from the Gods Plague, many feral Goblins were pressed into service by Belhemat. Any Hobgoblin mercenaries serving during the Dragons Bane also would have brought their Goblin servants and auxiliaries along with them.

Goblin Rising
During the Goblin Rising, Goblins would be pressed into even harsher and cruel conditions. In retaliation for their treatment, many Goblins deserted their posts to join Elven armies, hoping to receive merciful treatment. One such Goblin, known by the name Less, joined a group of mercenary heroes, helping to defeat the Khorod Agon. By the end of the conflict, Less had earned the title Less the Deserter.

Society
Goblins lack their own society, serving as the lowest rung of Goblinoid society. However, Goblins have developed their own structure at the bottom of this chain. Goblins themselves have come to value cleverness and tenacity as character traits. Clever goblins rise higher in society, becoming valued by their Hobgoblin lords. Goblins are also known to strike it out alone but one should be wary of trusting a Goblin travelling alone, they are often some kind of pyromaniac or explosive fanatic.