In Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition, a kobold is a small, reptilian humanoid creature with a snout and a tail. They typically stand around 2 to 2.5 feet tall and weigh about 25 to 35 pounds. Their skin tones range from rusty brown to dark earthy colors, while their eyes are often red or yellow. Kobolds are generally considered to be weak and cowardly but make up for it with their cunning and the ability to work well in groups.
Kobolds usually wear tattered and mismatched armor, often pieced together from scraps. They are commonly seen wielding primitive weapons like slings, daggers, and shortbows. Despite their frailty and lack of individual power, they are known for setting traps and ambushes, making them surprisingly dangerous when underestimated.
They are often found serving dragons, to whom they have a sense of reverential awe and servitude, or in communities deep underground or in dark forests where they set up intricate warrens. Kobolds are notorious for their trap-making skills, and their lairs are often filled with a variety of deadly and ingenious traps.
While not highly regarded as warriors, their intelligence and knack for survival make them formidable opponents when they work together. Their society is hierarchical, usually led by the strongest or the most intelligent among them. They are known to worship dragon gods and are often involved in the mining of precious minerals.
