This expertly sculpted kobold marksman is captured in a tense, low-profile stalking pose, perfect for stealthy ambushes. Featuring a large crossbow, protective leather pauldrons, and a rugged hooded mantle, this miniature brings a sense of disciplined danger to any reptilian warband.
A kobold scout remains low to the ground, scanning for targets before letting loose a bolt from its crossbow.
A specialized ranged scout used for ambushing party members or providing covering fire from difficult terrain.
Artist: Cast n Play
Type: HERO, MONSTER
Pose: Low crouch with the left leg elevated on a rock and the torso leaning forward; head turned to the left side.
Action: Sneaking
Mood: focused
Action Category: Sneaking
Genre: Fantasy
Suitable Locations: Subterranean tunnels, Dragon's lair, Mountain passes, Dense forest thickets, Sewer networks, Ambush points along a trade road, Dilapidated ruins, Kobold warrens
Encounter Scenarios: A hidden sniper acting as the first line of defense for a dungeon, A member of a scouting party tracking the players through a cavern, An unlikely ally providing covering fire for the party, A minion participating in a coordinated ambush
Power Level: Easy (score 18/10)
Compatible Game Systems: Dungeons & Dragons (5e / general) (perfect): ; Pathfinder (1e / 2e) (perfect): ; Frostgrave (good): ; Rangers of Shadow Deep (good): ; Kings of War (usable): ; OSR (perfect): ; Dungeon Crawl Classics (good):
Race: Kobold, Sex: Indeterminate, Build: Slender but wiry, Size: Small, Age: Adult, Style: Stylized
Also suitable as: Lizardfolk (small), Dragonborn (small/young)
Distinguishing Features: Two horns, Thick scaly tail, Reptilian snout, Clawed hands and feet, Scutes along the spine and tail
Weapons: Heavy Crossbow: A thick-set crossbow with a wide bow limb and a bulky stock, sized for the creature's proportions.
Armor: pauldrons (leather, shoulders); vambraces (leather, forearms)
Clothing: hood, loincloth, ankle wraps
Equipment: quiver
Accessories: pouch, belt
Character Classes: Ranger (high%), Rogue (high%), Fighter (medium%)
NPC Role: Scout or Sniper
Creature: Kobold (Humanoid), Size: Small
Body: A small, lean reptilian humanoid with a thick tail, two head horns, and scaly skin. It possesses five-fingered hands and three-toed clawed feet.
Also known as: Kobold Scout, Kobold Sniper
Related creatures: Lizardfolk, Dragon, Troglodyte
Distinctive Features: Curved head horns, Thick, heavy tail, Reptilian snout
Monster Weapons & Attacks: type: bite, description: Snout with small, sharp teeth., position: head, type_ja: 噛みつき, description_ja: 小さく鋭い歯を持つ口吻。, position_ja: 頭部, type: claws, description: Sharp claws on the fingers and toes., position: extremities, type_ja: 鉤爪, description_ja: 手足の指にある鋭い爪。, position_ja: 四肢, type: Crossbow, description: Ranged mechanical weapon used for ambush., position: held in both hands
Defensive Features: Natural scaly hide, Bony scutes on the tail
Aesthetic: Cool / Badass, Gritty / Realistic, Classic Fantasy, Intimidating / Imposing
Cultural Aesthetic: Generic Western Fantasy
Hairstyle: None
Similar to characters: Deekin (Neverwinter Nights), Meepo (D&D Sunless Citadel), Warhammer Skink Skirmisher, Tucker's Kobolds, Dragon-kin Scout
Miniature Dimensions: 28.5mm H x 24.0mm W x 27.6mm D (base: 35.0mm)
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