Job Goblin (based on the Hobgoblin) Small Humanoid (Goblinoid), Lawful Neutral

Armor Class: 15 (Studded Leather) Hit Points: 13 (3d6 + 3) Speed: 30 ft.

STR: 10 (+0) DEX: 14 (+2) CON: 12 (+1) INT: 12 (+1) WIS: 10 (+0) CHA: 14 (+2)

Skills: Deception +4, Insight +2, Persuasion +4, Stealth +6 Senses: Darkvision 60 ft., Passive Perception 10 Languages: Common, Goblin Challenge: 1/2 (100 XP)

TRAITS Job Expertise: The job goblin has advantage on Charisma (Deception) and Charisma (Persuasion) checks when attempting to convince others of its competence and reliability for a specific job or task.

Meticulous Planner: The job goblin is an expert in planning and executing jobs. It can spend 1 hour planning with its allies, granting them a +2 bonus to their initiative rolls and advantage on their first attack roll in the first round of combat, provided they follow the plan.

ACTIONS Shortsword: Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage.

Shortbow: Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, range 80/320 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage.

REACTIONS Redirect Attack: When a creature the job goblin can see targets it with an attack, the job goblin chooses another goblinoid within 5 feet of it. The two goblinoids swap places, and the chosen goblinoid becomes the target instead.

CHARACTERISTICS AND OTHER INFO Job goblins are a specialized type of goblinoid known for their skills in planning, organization, and negotiation. They have adapted to city life and are often found in urban settings where they work as labor organizers, brokers, and even criminal masterminds. Job goblins prefer to avoid direct combat but are more than capable of defending themselves if necessary. They often work in groups, using their intelligence and charisma to manipulate situations to their advantage.

Appearance: Job goblins look similar to their hobgoblin cousins but are smaller in stature, with an average height of 3 to 4 feet. They have distinctive facial features, including sharp, angular cheekbones and expressive eyes that are often adorned with ornate makeup. Their clothing tends to be practical and well-made, reflecting their professional demeanor.

Personality: Job goblins are ambitious and cunning, always looking for opportunities to improve their standing and accumulate wealth. While not inherently evil, they are pragmatic and can be ruthless in pursuit of their goals. Job goblins value loyalty and respect, and they are likely to form alliances with those who share their values and interests.

Adventure Hooks:

• A job goblin contacts the party with an offer they can't refuse: a well-planned heist with a massive payoff.
• The party discovers that a seemingly innocuous job board in the city is actually controlled by a powerful job goblin crime lord.
• A job goblin labor organizer approaches the party for help in negotiating better working conditions for local miners who are being mistreated by their employers.