Each goblin den, subterranean or otherwise has, at the top of its food chain, a "Sheba". The Sheba takes and holds her position either by force or by negotiated demonstration of a superior business model. Sometimes both. A Sheba needs people behind them. They should have combat prowess, business acumen, smarts, ruthlessness and ideally, wide hips. All these things will ensure the den's ongoing success. Once a Sheba is in place, she selects between three and eight "Sheiks". A sheik must be useful for the business, able to protect his Sheba in the unlikely event she needs it and have ample stamina. The children (or 'goblets') the Sheba births from her many husbands are considered the most likely candidates to succeed as Sheba. There are all types of Sheba in this world. Some act as frontline commanders, others never leave their bedchamber and live out their days in luxury, only leading their den by proxy.

The most common image conjured up by people is that of an elegantly dressed, full figured goblin, clad in decorative coins. Taller and stronger than those around her. Well spoken and diplomatic but with wary, calculating eyes.

Cuddles is in a hurry and can't wait for Boone to catch up. So she carries her like a naughty kitten.

Not quite. I imagine them more like kittens. Fat little bean bags.

Been working on my goblins. Sorry it's been a while.

Goblin File: Highball Nepermuk

An urbanised chunk of the untamed wilds. Highball has spent her life running, stealing and fighting. Thinking she had found love. Believing she had found success and almost always being wrong. Trying to make friends but never completely trusting people. Wanting to belong, but needing her own space when things go wrong. Peerless as a thief. Tenderness itself with her friends. A blender on legs to her enemies. Loyal to the end with those who earn it.

Old Halloween art. Can't remember if I posted it here.