Kobold Name Generator & Race Guide
Create fantastic names for your magical innovator
Example Characters
Generated Characters
Spark Flamescale
Name Meaning
Spark:Tiny flame that ignites great magic
Flamescale:Those who bear the dragon's fire scales
Tinker Gearmaker
Name Meaning
Tinker:Clever hands that craft wonders
Gearmaker:Masters of mechanical innovation
Shadow Nightscale
Name Meaning
Shadow:One who moves unseen
Nightscale:Scales dark as midnight
Kobold Name Guide
Kobold names reflect their draconic heritage and tribal nature, often incorporating harsh consonants and sibilant sounds that echo their draconic ancestry.
Name Structure
- Personal Names:
Short, sharp names with draconic influences
- Male examples: Meepo, Drik, Sniv, Kurik, Vix, Zex
- Female examples: Kip, Mika, Sika, Ekki, Rika, Zika
- Tribal Names:
Often descriptive of their role or achievements
- Examples: Trapsetter, Dragonfriend, Tunneldigger, Scalehunter
- Reflects their position within the tribe or notable deeds
- Naming Patterns:
Common patterns in Kobold names
- Names often contain hard consonants (k, t, x) and sibilants (s, z)
- Usually short, one or two syllables
Origins & Heritage
Kobolds are small draconic humanoids who trace their lineage to the first dragons. Despite their diminutive size, they possess a fierce pride in their draconic heritage and maintain complex social structures centered around their tribes.
Physical Traits
- Height: 2-3 feet tall
- Weight: 25-35 pounds
- Scales: Usually rust-colored, sometimes matching chromatic or metallic dragons
- Lifespan: Reach adulthood at 6, can live up to 120 years
Character Creation Guide
When creating your kobold character, consider these unique racial traits and gameplay elements:
Racial Abilities
- Draconic Cry: Bonus action to grant advantage on attacks
- Darkvision: See in darkness up to 60 feet
- Pack Tactics: Advantage on attacks when allies are nearby
- Small Size: Can squeeze through tight spaces
Kobold Legacy Options
- Craftiness: Proficiency in useful skills
- Defiance: Advantage against being frightened
- Draconic Sorcery: Access to sorcerer cantrips
- Legacy: Connection to draconic bloodlines
Roleplaying Suggestions
- Embrace your tribal nature and pack mentality
- Use your small size and cleverness to your advantage
- Show pride in your draconic heritage
- Focus on group tactics and cooperation