“Mikael never saw it coming. The night seemed normal enough; I’d even call it nice. Then all of a sudden there were three of them right on top of him, like they had just stepped right out of the dark itself. They had already taken him by the time I got my wits and drew my sword. They just melted away again into the dark. I told Mikael never to get in debt to the Gorki Mob. Miss a payment they send their hobgoblins thugs to collect.”

Elanor Allthwn - Sergeant, Spangorge Town Guard

Hobgoblins are goblins infused with the very essence of darkness. Highly nocturnal, they favor living in lands where there are many long shadows to hide in such as mountains, forests, swamps and underground. Many old legends tell of vile acts committed by Hobgoblins under cover of darkness.

Hobgoblins are found within many of the clans and are commonly employed as thugs, spies and nocturnal soldiers. Other Hobgoblins study magic and some are even known to operate shops and taverns that cater to a late night crowd.

Legends tell of a powerful greatsword called the Nightblade, capable to striking the spirits themselves, which can only be wielded by Hobgoblins. Most Hobgoblins favor this weapon in hopes of being the one to eventually find the Nightblade.

Hobgoblins have a unique bond with the element of Darkness and when it is present can seem to vanish into it completely, even to the point of becoming living shadows. They do not even bleed during the night hours. Daylight, however, saps their health and they become much weaker during its hours. A Light spell can be fatal to them.

Advantages:
May purchase Shadowcloak
During game night (6pm – 6am), do not bleed out when at -1 Body Points
May purchase Two-Handed Sword skill at half cost

Makeup:
Moderate to dark grey makeup on all exposed skin
Green hair and facial hair, if present
Pointed Ears (optional)

Disadvantages:
Light spell effect, delivered as a packet attack, causes 10 Body Points damage plus Enraged at caster
-2 Body Points during game day (6am – 6pm)
All Production skills cost +1 Build Point penalty

Enraged: When struck with a Light spell, a Hobgoblin takes 10 Body Points of damage. If the Hobgoblin survives this damage they then become Enraged at the caster who threw it and will attack them until either the caster or the Hobgoblin is rendered unconscious. Details on Enraged can be found in the Combat chapter in the rulebook.