Nethermen basically resemble humans in stature, but have a tendency to be more muscular and less agile than homo sapiens. Like goblins, their skin coloration ranges from tan to yellow/green, brown, or black. Mottling, a fairly common characteristic of goblins, is generally not seen amongst Nether folk. Nethermen also have the deep-set eyes of their goblin ancestors, and the same “reverse” eye coloration (black with white pupils). Infravision is present in about 95% of the species.
Nethermen have fairly short life spans. As they are not a true species, over half of both the males and females are sterile, and are unable to reproduce. For this reason the race of Nethermen, like the Andaman, seems slowly headed towards extinction. Despite this fact a number of nomadic clans still exist in various regions throughout the known world. All are warlike in nature, though not all are hostile to humans. For this reason, Nethermen are tolerated in many areas of human civilization.
Generally speaking, the Nether race has unfortunately “inherited” the worst traits of both their human and goblin ancestors. Although there are exceptions, most Nethermen are prone to be violent, cruel, and cunning, and have no great liking for any of the other humanoid races. As a race they have little talent for magic, most being skilled as warriors, spies, rogues and assassins. Certain tribes of Nethermen have their own shamans or witch doctors, however.
Though most Nethermen clans are nomadic by nature, a few build permanent villages and settlements in certain wilderness areas. Such villages tend to be small and crudely built, often having stockade or earthwork walls surrounding them. Those Nethermen who choose to live amongst humans are most often employed as mercenary soldiers, caravan guards, and so forth.
Height/Length: 5½-6½ ft.
Weight: 150-250 lbs.
Attributes:
STR: 10-18
INT: 5-15
SPD: 6-18
DEX: 6-16
CON: 10-18
WILL: 5-15
CHA: 4-14
PER: 8-18
Level: Any
Alignment: Variable; most are Neutral or Evil
Damage: As per weapon employed
Special Attributes:
Infravision (95% chance of possessing this ability) +1 saves vs STR
Armor: Unarmored
Hit Points: As per human characters
Comments:
Nethermen may be skilled in the following professions: Assassin, Shaman, Gladiator, Rogue, Corsair, Hunter, Bounty Hunter, Spy, Warrior.
