Potestas: a D&D3E supplement

Chapter Two: Races

Goblins (part-arcane humanoids)

Goblins vary in appearance, but commonly resemble gray or pallid humans of between 4 and 5 feet in height. Some have the pointed ears and cat-like eyes of the elves, and taller goblins often have a pronounced stoop from living underground in the Drakken Peaks or the Nenian Mountains.

Goblins seem to hate dwarves, elves and humans (the most common of the other races), and are loathed in return. Most have brutal, violent and short lives, though goblins can live for up to two centuries if given the opportunity. While they dislike sunlight, and prefer to live underground or deep in forests, they are not adversely affected by the light of day.

Goblins can interbreed with humans and elves: the offspring of such unions are fertile, but resemble goblins in every way.

Racial Traits

• Medium Size: goblins have no special bonuses or penalties due to their size.
• Characteristic Modifiers: +2 Strength, -2 Wisdom, -2 Charisma. Goblins are powerful, but weak-willed and easily bullied.
• Base Speed: 20 feet. Goblins can move at this speed even when wearing medium or heavy armour or when carrying a medium or heavy load.
• Darkvision: goblins can see in the dark without impediment, though they cannot see colours in those conditions.
• Stability: goblins are exceptionally stable on their feet. They gain a +4 bonus on ability checks made to resist being bull rushed or tripped when standing on the ground.
• Saving Throws: +2 racial bonus on saving throws against poisons.
• Keen Senses: +2 racial bonus on all Listen, Search and Spot checks.
• Quiet Steps: +2 racial bonus on all Move Silently checks.
• Automatic Languages: all goblins automatically speak the goblin language.
• Favoured Class: Rogue.

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