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=KOBOLD=

{{3.5e Monster Classic
|monster=Kobold, 1st-Level [[SRD:Warrior|Warrior]]
|size=Small |type=Humanoid |subtypes=Reptilian
|hd=1d8  |hp=4 
|init=+1
|speed=30 ft. (6 squares)
|ac=15 (+1 size, +1 [[SRD:Dexterity|Dex]], +1 natural, +2 [[SRD:Leather Armor|leather]]) |touch=12  |flat=14 
|bab=+1 |grapple=–4
|at=[[SRD:Spear|Spear]] +1 melee (1d6–1/x3) or [[SRD:Sling|sling]] +3 ranged (1d3)
|full_at=[[SRD:Spear|Spear]] +1 melee (1d6–1/x3) or [[SRD:Sling|sling]] +3 ranged (1d3)
|space=5 ft. |reach=5 ft.
|sq=[[SRD:Darkvision|Darkvision]] 60 ft., light sensitivity
|fort=+2 |ref=+1 |will=–1
|str=9|dex=13|con=10|int=10|wis=9 |cha=8
|skills=[[SRD:Craft Skill|Craft]] (trapmaking) +2, [[SRD:Hide Skill|Hide]] +6, [[SRD:Listen Skill|Listen]] +2, [[SRD:Move Silently Skill|Move Silently]] +2, [[SRD:Profession Skill|Profession]] (miner) +2, [[SRD:Search Skill|Search]] +2, [[SRD:Spot Skill|Spot]] +2
|feats=[[SRD:Alertness|Alertness]]
|env=Temperate forests
|org=Gang (4–9), band (10–100 plus 100% noncombatants plus 1 3rd-level sergeant per 20 adults and 1 leader of 4th–6th level), warband (10–24 plus 2–4 [[SRD:Dire Weasel|dire weasels)]], tribe (40–400 plus 1 3rd-level sergeant per 20 adults, 1 or 2 lieutenants of 4th or 5th level, 1 leader of 6th–8th level, and 5–8 [[SRD:Dire Weasel|dire weasels]])
|cr=1/4
|treas=Standard
|align=Usually [[SRD:Lawful Evil|lawful evil]]
|adv=By [[SRD:Classes|character class]]
|la=+0
}}
Kobolds are short, reptilian [[SRD:Humanoid Type|humanoids]] with cowardly and sadistic tendencies.

A kobold’s scaly skin ranges from dark rusty brown to a rusty black color. It has glowing red eyes. Its tail is nonprehensile. Kobolds wear ragged clothing, favoring red and orange. A kobold is 2 to 2-1/2 feet tall and weighs 35 to 45 pounds. Kobolds speak Draconic with a voice that sounds like that of a yapping dog.

===Combat===

Kobolds like to attack with overwhelming odds—at least two to one—or trickery; should the odds fall below this threshold, they usually flee. However, they attack [[SRD:Gnome Subtype|gnomes]] on sight if their numbers are equal.

They begin a fight by [[SRD:Sling|slinging bullets]], closing only when they can see that their foes have been weakened. Whenever they can, kobolds set up ambushes near trapped areas.

'''Light Sensitivity ([[SRD:Ex|Ex]]):''' Kobolds are [[SRD:Dazzled|dazzled]] in bright sunlight or within the radius of a ''[[SRD:Daylight|daylight]]'' spell.

'''[[SRD:Skills (Creature Statistic)|Skills:]]''' Kobolds have a +2 racial bonus on [[SRD:Craft Skill|Craft]] (trapmaking), [[SRD:Profession Skill|Profession]] (miner), and [[SRD:Search Skill|Search]] checks.

The kobold [[SRD:Warrior|warrior]] presented here had the following ability scores before racial adjustments: [[SRD:Strength|Str]] 13, [[SRD:Dexterity|Dex]] 11, [[SRD:Constitution|Con]] 12, [[SRD:Intelligence|Int]] 10, [[SRD:Wisdom|Wis]] 9, [[SRD:Charisma|Cha]] 8.

'''[[SRD:Challenge Rating (Creature Statistic)|Challenge Rating:]]''' Kobolds with levels in NPC [[SRD:Classes|classes]] have a [[SRD:CR|CR]] equal to their character level –3.

===KOBOLD CHARACTERS===
Kobold characters possess the following racial traits.
* –4 [[SRD:Strength|Strength]], +2 [[SRD:Dexterity|Dexterity]], –2 [[SRD:Constitution|Constitution]].
*Small size: +1 bonus to [[SRD:Armor Class|Armor Class]], +1 bonus on [[SRD:Attack Roll|attack rolls]], +4 bonus on [[SRD:Hide Skill|Hide]] checks, –4 penalty on [[SRD:Grapple|grapple check]]s, lifting and carrying limits 3/4 those of Medium characters.
*A kobold’s base land speed is 30 feet.
*[[SRD:Darkvision|Darkvision]] out to 60 feet.
*Racial [[SRD:Skills (Creature Statistic)|Skills:]] A kobold character has a +2 racial bonus on [[SRD:Craft Skill|Craft]] (trapmaking), [[SRD:Profession Skill|Profession]] (miner), and [[SRD:Search Skill|Search]] checks.
*Racial [[SRD:Feats (Creature Statistic)|Feats:]] A kobold character gains [[SRD:Feats|feats]] according to its [[SRD:Classes|character class]].
* +1 [[SRD:Armor Class|natural armor]] bonus.
*Special Qualities (see above): Light sensitivity.
*Automatic [[SRD:Speak Language Skill|Languages]]: Draconic. Bonus [[SRD:Speak Language Skill|Languages]]: Common, Undercommon.
*Favored [[SRD:Class|Class]]: [[SRD:Sorcerer|Sorcerer]].
*Level adjustment +0.

'''See Wikipedia Entry:''' [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kobold Kobold]


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[[Category:SRD]]
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[[Category:Monster]]
Alignment	Usually lawful evil +
Challenge Rating	1/4 +
Environment	Temperate forests +
Level Adjustment	+0 +
Size	Small +
Subtype	Reptilian +
Title	Kobold +
Type	Humanoid +