Goblins

Goblins are a short, mainly green-skinned race of greens, They have pointed ears, but are not genetically related to elves. They share a genetic lineage with orcs and trolls.

Culture
Goblins are fiercely independent, and their native government reflects that. In the Tar, their native bog in southeastern Sirakos, they are governed by a republican system, where the citizens elect their local leaders, who then elect one to govern the whole country.

Goblins value creativity and art, although prejudice against their kind has limited their clientele to primarily goblins. Due to this same prejudice, goblins tend to live among their own kind, even outside of the Tar; however, they will often welcome small groups of outsiders to come and trade or visit. They will often try to sell their artwork to these travelers. Despite their relative isolation, goblins in general appreciate the foreign, and their excitement when they meet people of other races can often be overwhelming.

Gender
Goblins in general reject a strict gender binary, regarding such a concept as a fabricated rule with little basis in reality. Those who mix the masculine and feminine, or throw out any concept of gender entirely, are regarded favorably as an example of goblin independence. Goblin alchemy has pioneered the field of masculinizing and feminizing substances, and the Tar is a common destination for those who desire to change their appearance in such a way.