Bugbear

Bugbear
Skartu sat opposite the table from me, viciously

tearing into his undercooked leg of mutton and drowning it with
big gulps of ale. I questioned him about experience, both in
battle and in using equipment, about his ability to follow orders,
and about tactics that a mercenary of his stature should be
familiar with. He responded to each with a nod, gulp, or burp,
and at last asked his only question: "How much 'ya payin'?"
- Meeting Skarku, Bugbear Mercenary
Like many goblinoids, bugbears are characteristically
savage, and have a deep-rooted love for carnage and power
that often stirs to the surface. They are capable hunters and
raiders, and can even be potent mercenaries, if paid well Bugbear Names
enough.
Bugbear names are similar to orc and goblinoid names;
Goblinoid Savagery they are harsh and simple, much like the bugbears
No sane creature would mistake a bugbear for a civilized themselves.
creature. Their long, pointed teeth, shaggy fur, and Male Names: Bao'or'et, Cretin, Gregek, Kugruet,
predator's physique paint the perfect picture of a monstrous Malka'vec, Thimdul.
brute. Bugbears are physically imposing, moreso than most Female Names: An'hek, Gretru, Lungra, Sept, Um'ra,
humanoids, and love to throw that weight around behind an Zel.
axe or maul.
Bugbear nature is as base as their appearance. Bugbears Bugbear Traits
love violence, especially when their enemy is completely As a goblinoid, you have the following characteristics.
defenseless, and they love to be in charge, as long as it Ability Score Increase. Your Strength score increases
means they can inflict their rule upon others with little by 2, and your Dexterity score increases by 1.
responsibility. Age. Bugbears mature quickly, reaching adulthood
before 10 years of age. Most often, bugbears die violently,
Limited Loyalties but the oldest and strongest live for around 80 years.
Alignment. Bugbears are most often evil. They have
Because of their strength and savagery, bugbears are much
little respect for agreements of any sort, least of all law, and
sought-after mercenaries and thugs. As valuable as they
hold their own interests over those of others, even members
are, they are also characteristically unreliable, never of their own tribe.
allowing loyalty to overpower self-interest. If payment Size. Bugbears are larger than humans in size and
falters, of if the odds turn too far against them, bugbear stature, often up to a foot taller. Your size is Medium.
mercenaries will abandon their posts without a moment's Speed. Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
notice. Darkvision. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of
you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were
Raiders and Ambushers dim light. You can't discern color in darkness, only shades
Bugbears prefer to fight dishonorably, taking any of gray.
advantage they can over their foes. In close quarters, Menacing. You gain proficiency in the Intimidation
skill.
bugbears are known to claw, spit, and throw dirt in an
Brash. Once on your first turn of combat, when you
enemy' face in preparation for a lethal strike. Disarming a
deal damage with a melee weapon attack, you can roll an
foe, or simply sundering a foe's weapon, are also popular
additional die of damage.
bugbear tactics. Boast. You can use your bonus action to gain temporary
Bugbear tribes are well known for ambushes, laying hit points equal to your Constitution modifier, which last
traps for superior forces, and fleeing when they have spilled for one minute. After using this trait, you must complete a
enough blood. They are fiendishly hard to combat on even short or long rest before using it again.
ground, even with superior numbers, due to their Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common
underhanded tactics and brute savagery. Often, bugbear and Goblin. Goblin is a crude, primitive language which is
raiding parties strike under cover of night, or use the level rarely dedicated to writing and does not have its own script.
of terrain to their advantage, attacking unseen, and quickly Therefore it makes use of the Dwarvish script.
departing.

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