the Jester
Legend
I just sent this very question to the Sage last night; I'll chime back in when I have the official answer. I've yet to see a really convincing argument either way except that CRs for kobolds would be really broken if all their HD were halved.
But I do believe that the "standard" kobold in the MM is a first-level warrior.
But I do believe that the "standard" kobold in the MM is a first-level warrior.