Bakemono

Bakemono were a race of goblinoid native to Kara-Tur.

Description
The appearance of a baemono varied by individual, but all bakemon had short, misshapen bodies. A bakemono's skin color ranged from bright orange to dark blue, and covered in either scales or fur. The color of a bakemono's eyes varied from black, yellow, green or grey. They usually had short wings and tails, with cloven hoofs. They commonly had large noses and large, dropping ears. They wore whatever clothing they could find, usually taken from the bodies of their victims.

Bakemono spoke in a high-pitched voice, and spoke three languages. They spoke Trade Tongue and whatever language spoken by humans in their area. Their natural language was similar to that spoken by oni.

Combat
Bakemono fought without strategy. They preferred to ambush their target, and would recklessly charge into battle. They rarely, if ever, made their own weapons or armor, using that which they scavenged from previous victims or raids. What equipment they do posses is often neglected, often using dull and rusty weapons in battle. To fit their misshapen bodies, their armor is a patchwork of different pieces.

Society
Bakemono usually lived in tribes of between 20 to 80. Their tribes were often ruled by an oni or oni mage. They lack loyalty to their tribe, and would leave and join other tribes at impulsively. Like most goblins, internecine combat was common, and when not fighting among themselves, bakemono would conduct raids on nearby humanoid settlements or attack travellers. Only grown males participated in these activities.

They lived in abandoned structures, and were since they were unconcerned with hygiene, their lairs were filthy. Nearly all their possessions were stolen, and they did not engage in any sort of industry or mining. Other than the ruling oni of their tribe, bakemono loathed all humanoid races.

Ecology
Like their faerûnian cousins, bakemono avoided daylight or strong lights. Unlike their western counterparts, they were able to tolerate being exposed to daylight. They lacked the infravision ability found in many other goblinoid species. Bakemon were carnivores and ate their meat raw. They cherished alcoholic spirits like sake.

Appearances

 * Adventures:
 * Dungeon #27: "Bride For A Fox"