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Cutebolds

Cutebolds are a type of kobold that manages to be both nearly harmless and generally adorable. They are pitiful and childish in everything they do, and are innocent enough to not know how to intentionally procreate. All they seem to know is that rubbing their snouts fills them with a guilty pleasure.

Malevolent in Theory. No one knows exactly how

cutebolds came to be, let alone how they continue to be, but it is generally accepted that they hail from the family of similar draconic creatures known for their evil tendencies and worship of dragons. Cutebolds can likewise be regularly found attempting to thwart good intentions and perform heinous acts, though always seeming to do so in the most endearingly incompetent manner possible, never properly achieving their goals.

Strength in Numbers. Like kobolds, individual cutebolds fall easy prey to any predator or adventurer with a modicum of experience. Cutebolds tend to live and travel in smaller groups separate from their larger cousins, though they may still reside in the same lair. Within these meager packs, cutebolds tend to act as individuals, each on their own personal quest to satisfy their ambitions and understand their misplaced desire for intimacy. When acting socially, cutebolds like to play games as a group, and will often roleplay individuals they would admire, such as their winged kin or a chivalrous knight clad in armor.

Species Outcasts. Cutebolds range from half to roughly three-fourths the size of a regular kobold. While they rarely kill them outright, regular kobolds have little tolerance for cutebolds roaming around their lair, setting off traps and otherwise making a mess of things. Cutebolds are usually exiled to the deeper or less vital areas of a kobold hideout, where they can perform their shenanigans away from the rest of the pack. They are generally less adept at everything a kobold is good at, such as laying traps, and as result are generally seen as no use to the rest of the group.

Universal Sensuality. Cutebolds don't display any concrete form of preference for intimacy with any race, sex, or disposition. A cutebold will become infatuated with any creature the cutebold finds attractive. Though they won't know how to deal with their feelings, their desire easily curbs any evil plans the cutebold would have for the often unsuspecting crush. For cutebolds, love is almost synonymous with reverence.

Charming Innocence. Like kobolds, cutebolds revere the dragons, primarily out of admiration. As a result of their harmless demeanor, dragons often see cutebolds as children, and a more tolerant dragon may even partake in the cutebolds’ games, acting as a powerful enemy for the roleplaying heroes. For the same reason, dragon wyrmlings often get along with cutebolds remarkably well, and can likely be found playing together when the opportunity arises.

 

Cutebold

Small humanoid (kobold), neutral evil


  • Armor Class 12
  • Hit Points 5 (2d6–2)
  • Speed 30 ft.

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
7 (–2) 14 (+2) 9 (–1) 6 (–2) 7 (–2) 15 (+2)

  • Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 8
  • Languages Common, Draconic
  • Challenge 0 (10 XP)

Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the cutebold has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.

Pack Tactics. The cutebold has advantage on an attack roll against a creature if at least one of the cutebold's allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally isn't incapacitated.

Charm. One creature the cutebold can see within 30 feet of it must succeed on a DC 12 Wisdom saving throw and does so with advantage if the cutebold is fighting it. If it fails it is charmed for 1 day or until the cutebold does something harmful to it. The charmed creature regards the cutebold as a cute and lovable acquaintance.

Actions

Wooden Sword. Melee Weapon Attack: +2 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 1 (1d4 – 2) bludgeoning damage.

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