Sorry about the delay in replying, guys! Let me explain: I only have internet access at home when I visit my parents' house, so otherwise it's the uni computer rooms for me!
Let's see what I can remember about recent posts:
Gary, I'm inclined to go with the errata about Hobgoblins, sorry - unless you can give me a really compelling argument not to? (Make your case, in other words...

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Crothian, I like the look of Gruchet very much indeed!
Arwink, kobolds are fine. They don't have any ECL as far as I remember. Are they -2 Str and +2 to some other things? Not sure I can remember and though I'll lug D&D books to school when it's called for...
Deities: Brocem is a good accepting deity, and LG. If you want a god of revelry your best bet is (lo and behold) Fremnor, the god of revelry. He's also the god of fire and quite popular with some of the more unusual kobolds (though he's CN and the most popular kobold deities are lawful). Or there's Merika, the CG goddess of trickery and illusion?
Jeph, you're more than welcome to join!
Creamsteak (finally worked out there was no 'r' after weeks of thinking your name is 'creamstreak') I'm taking you up on your offer - thanks!
Anything I forgot?
Now, as for a plot....