5e:Hobgoblin
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Unofficial Description: Hobgoblins are the most militaristic and organized of the goblinoids. They are usually the leaders of the goblinoids, utilizing both intelligence and physical might to bring the other goblinoids in line. They often act as mercenaries to other species.
3.5e lore
Hobgoblins are larger cousins of goblins. Hobgoblins’ hair color ranges from dark reddish-brown to dark gray. They have dark orange or red-orange skin. Large males have blue or red noses. Hobgoblins’ eyes are yellowish or dark brown, while their teeth are yellow. Their garments tend to be brightly colored, often blood red with black-tinted leather. Their weaponry is kept polished and in good repair. Hobgoblins speak Goblin and Common. Most hobgoblins encountered outside their homes are warriors; the information in the statistics block is for one of 1st level.
Found in Adventures
- Descent into Avernus
- Hoard of the Dragon Queen
- Hoard of the Dragon Queen
- Princes of the Apocalypse
- Quests from the Infinite Staircase
- The Final Enemy
- The Lost City
- The Sinister Secret of Saltmarsh
- The Sunless Citadel
- The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
Koalinth
Unofficial Description: Koalinth are aquatic hobgoblins they have brightly colored faces and gills. They have a long grudge with elves, especially sea elves.
Hobgoblin Articles
Hobgoblins as Characters
List of Hobgoblins
6 Hobgoblins
| Monster | Size | Type | Tags | Alignment | HP | CR | Habitat | Marked | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobgoblin | Medium | Humanoid | Goblinoid, Hobgoblin | Lawful Evil | 11 | 1/2 | Desert, Forest, Grassland, Hill, Underdark, Underground | Canon | SRD-OGL v5.1 |
| Hobgoblin Overview | Overview | Humanoid, Goblinoid, Hobgoblin | Desert, Forest, Grassland, Hill, Underdark, Underground | Canon | Varied, SRD5, MM5e, MotM | ||||
| Hobgoblin Captain | Medium | Humanoid | Goblinoid, Hobgoblin | Lawful Evil | 39 | 3 | Desert, Forest, Grassland, Hill, Underdark, Underground | Canon, Pointer | Monster Manual (5e) |
| Hobgoblin Warlord | Medium | Humanoid | Goblinoid, Hobgoblin | Lawful Evil | 97 | 6 | Desert, Forest, Grassland, Hill, Underdark, Underground | Canon, Pointer | Monster Manual (5e) |
| Koalinth | Medium | Humanoid | Goblinoid, Hobgoblin, Koalinth | Lawful Evil | 16 | 1/2 | Coastal, Underwater | Canon, Pointer | Ghosts of Saltmarsh |
| Koalinth Sergeant | Medium | Humanoid | Goblinoid, Hobgoblin, Koalinth | Lawful Evil | 33 | 2 | Coastal, Underwater | Canon, Pointer | Ghosts of Saltmarsh |
Sources and Notes
- SRD5:
- Wizards RPG Team. SRD-OGL v5.1 (5e 2014) (2015.05.06). Wizards of the Coast. Licensed: OGL.
- Wizards RPG Team. SRD-CC v5.1 (5e 2014) (2024-05-09). Wizards of the Coast. Licensed: CC-BY.
- Christopher Perkins, et. al.. Monster Manual (5e) (5e 2014) (2014-09-30). Wizards of the Coast. p. 185-186. Licensed © Wizards of the Coast. ↑
- Jeremy Crawford. Monsters of the Multiverse (5e 2014) (2022-05-17). Wizards of the Coast. ISBN 978-0786967872. p. 23. Licensed: © Wizards of the Coast. ↑
- Wizards RPG Team. SRD v3.5 (3.5e) (2003). Wizards of the Coast. Licensed: OGL. ↑
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