Korobokuru

Korobokuru are dwarflike humanoids that live in barren wilderness areas where they seldom come into contact with humans.  They live in simple villages, tending small farms in secluded areas.  They typically avoid any contact or involvement in the affairs of the world outside their farms, but occasional individuals, driven by wanderlust or inspired by some contact with human civilization, find their way into human lands.

Humans look down on Korobokuru in more ways than one, and stereotype them as being rude, belligerent, boastful and somewhat comical. Korobokurus resent this reputation, but generally do little to disprove it. 

Korobokurus stand about 4 feet tall.  Their arms and legs are slightly longer in proportion to their bodies than those of a human.  They are leaner than dwarves, averaging 120-140 pounds.  Most are bowlegged.  They have big bright eyes, usually blue, green or brown.  Their ears are small and somewhat pointed.  Their noses are round with flaring nostrils, and their lips are wide and full.  Thick hair usually light brown or blonde, covers their arms and legs and grows in wild tangles from their heads.  Most adult males have sparse beards, and even a few women have short whiskers sprouting from beneath their chins.]

Korobokuru look wiled and unkempt.  They favor simple clothing such as cotton shirts and trousers, or a kimono tied at the waist with a rope sash.  Their clothing is often loose or over sized, wrinkled but clean.  They shun bright colors in favor of earth tones.

Korobokuru  Abilities

All of the following abilities can be found in the 3E Oriental Adventures book on page 12

Items in Red are newly added, Blue is old info that will be deleted, if something is changed, both things will be there

 
Effective Character Level: 1
Starting XPs: 0 xps at character creation
XPs to next level: 1,000
Ability Adjustments:

Str:-

 Dex: - Con: +2 Int: -2 Wis: - Cha: -
Size:

Small (+1 Size Bonus to AC; +1 size bonus to attack rolls; +4 bonus to Hide checks)
Speed:

20 feet on land
Favored Class:

Barbarian
Languages Available: Common, Rokugani, Dwarven

+1 of the following per INT modifier bonus: Giant, Goblin, Hengeyokai, Sylvan 
Abilities:

  • Dark Vision: 60'

  • +2 racial bonus on saving throws against poison.

  • +2 racial bonus on saving throws against spells and spell like effects

  • +1 racial bonus on attack rolls against goblinoids (goblins, hobgoblins, bugbears, bakemono and goblin rats). 

  • +4 dodge bonus against giants

  • +2 racial bonus on Wilderness Lore checks

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