Goblin dog

Goblin dog
(Creature)
Common Medium Animal Level 1 Alignment LG NG CG LN N CN LE NE CE Images of goblin dogs Source: Monster Core, pg(s). 176 Type Animal CR 1 Environment Temperate forests, swamps or underground Alignment LG NG CG LN N CN LE NE CE Images of goblin dogs Source: Burnt Offerings, pg(s). 87

Goblin dogs are foul-smelling, canine-like rodents with temperaments that match those of their goblin masters. The "goblin dog" moniker is applied by other ancestries since goblins have not bothered to grant the creatures a name of their own, and are in fact offended by any association made between goblin dogs and true dogs, which nearly all goblins hate.

Appearance

A goblin dog resembles a giant rat, and the constantly diseased and seemingly malnourished state of these creatures serves only to reinforce this impression. They are constantly accompanied by a horrendous stench, which only goblins seem to be able to tolerate for any length of time.

Abilities

Despite a goblin dog's sickly appearance, caused by a type of mange that plagues the species, the beasts are highly resistant to disease. That said, they shed large amounts of dander that irritates the skin and results in an allergic reaction known as goblin pox amongst most non-goblin creatures. These canines are skilled pack hunters, well adapted to stalking and bringing down prey even in the darkest of nights.

Goblin dogs can consume any organic material but prefer fresh carrion, and are much less particular about what they eat than goblins, who enjoy feeding them all manner of materials to test whether the goblin dog survives. If so, the beast is often treasured as a pet and treated better than many other goblins.

Habitat, ecology, and society

Goblin dogs are selfish creatures who would readily abandon their pack mates rather than share a little-known source of food. These beasts are often kept by goblin tribes, who breed them as guardians and as favored mounts.

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