Possible Half-Breed Races: None
Sub-Races: None
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Racial Information�
Basic History
Kobold are a new race that came to exist after the sinking of the great Talusian Continent. The Talusian Continent was full of wild cats and wild dogs that had often dominated the forest and plains of the doomed landmass. It is believed that when the Fallen Lord used his magic to break apart and sink the landmass, the same magic also mutated the wild dogs, changing them forever into a race of sentient upright beings with human like intelligence yet dog senses. The kobold survived the sinking by escaping the rushing waters climbing up to the peaks of the Talusian Mountains, which now exist only as a chain of islands. When rescue teams came from Asteria and neighboring lands some of the Kobold went with them and are slowly populating themselves all over Mythus.
Positives/Negatives
Kobold have human-like intelligence and speed and skills. They boost excellent hearing, a great sense of smell, and amazing speed. Kobold however are very territorial and aggressive, though are loyal to friends and allies.
Reproduction
All kobold come in only two genders, male and female. Kobold can mate with any other any other Kobold of an opposite gender, but will not mate outside their race. They mate following a normal mating process, and if lucky, the female kobold becomes pregnant. There is a 60% chance the female will conceive her litter after mating. The chance drops by 10% after every litter (60%=1st litter, 50%=2nd litter, 40%= 3rd litter...etc�).Pregnancy last for 12 months. The four months, known as the �Honeymoon�, is an enjoyable time period. The fifth month until delivery is known as the �Great Strife�, is full of day-long sickness, back-aches, and dizzy spells. There is a 35% chance the female kobold will die during this stage. At the end of the 12th month the litter is delivered with hours of pushing. There is a 20% chance of death mother, and a 10% chance of death per child of the entire litter. The genders of the children are random and the number of the litter is decided by rolling a 1d8.
Lifespan
Kobold have two stages of life. The first stage, puppy or pup, last from birth until 45 (Human Equivalent Age of 15). During this stage the young kobold grows and develops it�s many skills needed for survival. The young kobold stays at home during this stage. The kobold also learns hunting and tracking skills during this stage. The final stage, adulthood, last from 46 until death. To be accepted as an adult, the kobold must prove his or her worth as an adult by hunting down a cathar. It is also during this stage that a kobold may find a spouse. According to kobold custom, the male must win the love of his hopeful mate by showing off and proving to the sought after mate that he is worth her attention. Death come naturally and expectantly to the kobold.
Appearance
Kobold have a human stance, standing on two legs and have human reproductive organs and human-like features. However kobold are covered from head to two in fur. Some kobold have single color fur while some have multi-color fur. Some have long fur while some have short fur. Some have long tails while some have bobbed tails. Also with the fur they have human hair on their heads, usually in red, brown, blonde, or black� of any length. They have dog ears, some pointed, some droopy. Cathar dog-shaped faces, dog-shaped eyes that are blue or gray. They also have dog noses.
Living Habitat
Kobold can be found in many various locations trying to fit in and make a home for themselves. They also enjoy the plains. Kobold are constantly traveling.
Food & Sleeping Requirements
They require one meal a day, and must sleep for one cycle, whether it be day or night, lest they tire out (-5 endurance per missed cycle). The sleep cycle must come after seven awake cycles.
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