Gibberling

Gibberlings were small, nocturnal humanoid creatures that inhabited many regions in Faerûn, but were known to come from the Underdark.

Description
Gibberlings were pale, hunchbacked humanoids with pointed, canine-like ears and manes of black hair that surrounded their hideous, grinning faces. They had overly long arms, which they sometimes used while walking. Their eyes were black and typically described as maniacal. They did not wear clothing, but were known to use short swords.

Behavior
Gibberlings were wild, manic creatures. They were invariably social, always livings in hordes of up to 400 individuals.

History
In some corners of the Realms, it was in vogue for wizards to polymorph their enemies into gibberlings when they wanted them to remain humanoid but lack cognitive faculties.

In the mid-to-late 14 century DR, gibberlings were known to haunt the Coast Way south of Baldur's Gate.

In early 1372 DR, gibberlings appeared for the first time&mdash;and in large numbers&mdash;in the Dalelands, rampaging across Mistledale and Tasseldale. It was surmised that something was driving them up from their homes in the Underdark.

Appearances

 * Video games:
 * Baldur's Gate