Random Monstrous Humanoids, Index

Orcs. Goblins. Bugbears. Gnolls. Ogres. These creatures are iconic to Dungeons & Dragons, if not to the fantasy genre as we know it today. Their niche and role within these worlds and stories is extremely simple to understand: they are human-like monsters,  creatures with a low amount of HP which serve as antagonists. They've changed quite a bit in conception over the years but they can mostly be traced to two sources: Tolkien's legions of orcs serving Sauron and the idea of an 'other' which lurks at the threshold of civilization.

Good old orcs.

This will generate some new monstrous humanoids which fit a role similar to these creatures but aren't quite the usual orcs and goblins or at least serve as a foundation for creating such beings and fleshing them out (or not, sometimes mysteries are good!).

Expect this post to see a lot of updates.

Index

• Part 1: Beast Men
• Part 2: People
• Part 3: Accursed Mutants
• Bonus: Fish Man (Sahuagin?)

As usual, Labyrinth Lord is used as a loose basis for these tables.

How big are they?

d8	Size and Shape
1-2	Shrunken Pigmies: These creatures are smaller than the average adult human. Use Goblin stats.
3-4	Man-Sized: These creatures are within the range of human size, at least in terms of height. Use Orcs stats.
5-6	Hulking: Bigger than average, either taller or more muscular. Use Hobgoblin stats.
7	Monstrous: Larger, meaner than even the most intimidating of human brutes. Use Gnoll stats.
8	Giant: These may as well be some form of ‘lesser giant’. Use Ogre stats.

What are they?

d8	Nature
1-2	Beast Men: Creatures not quite human and not quite beasts.
3-4	People: As different as they may appear, these creatures are as mortal as you are.
5-6	Accursed Mutants: Someone or something cursed or warped these creatures into what they are today.
7	Created: These beings were deliberately created/bred long ago for a long-forgotten purpose.
8	Supernatural: These creatures aren't even truly mortals.