Gnoblars or Hill Goblins are the goblinoid smaller "cousins"
of normal goblins and orcs. Their range in size is about halfway between goblins
and snotlings. Their coloration is slightly darker skin than other goblinoids.
They do not, however, live in the orc-goblin-snotling societies, but instead
they spend their lives as pets of ogres of the Ogre Kingdoms.
Though for the most part glad to be the slaves of Ogres, some Gnoblars
eventually find their lives too hard in the east and mass together in massive
armies that travel into the known world. Gnoblars have many sub-species,
commonly known by their attributes, such as Wyrdstone Gnoblar, Lookout Gnoblar,
Luck Gnoblar, Gnoblar-Blood-Gnoblars, Boglars, Toad-Gnoblars among others.
Most people simply ignore gnoblars because they have bigger
problems in their hands (the least not being the Ogres!), but this little git is
not to be sneered at. Having spend some time spying the Celestial Dragon Monks
of far east, this Gnoblar has some muscle to add in a fight!
May be Hired: Except the ogres,
any warband that doesn't include any fear causing creatures may hire the Ninja
Gnoblar. If the warband gains a model that causes fear, the Ninja Gnoblar will
leave immediately - he may be skilled but he is still scared.
Rating: A Ninja Gnoblar increases
the warband's rating by 8 points plus 1 point for each Experience point he has.
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Weapons/Armor: Ninja Robe
(counts as Hardened Leathers), Shurikens (Throwing stars with Stealthy special
rule) and Bo (gives an additional attack, may parry and requires both hands).
Skills: A Ninja Gnoblar may
choose from shooting and speed skills when he gains a new skill. In addition he
can be given a unique special skill only available to him, noted below.
Special Rules:
Stealthy: The Ninja Gnoblar can throw his
shurikens while hidden without revealing his position to the enemy. The
target model can take an Initiative test in order to try to spot the
throwing Ninja. If the test is successful, the Gnoblar no longer counts as
hidden.
Rooftop to Rooftop: The Ninja Gnoblar is skilled
in jumping over streets and gaps. He doesn't deduct the distance jumped from
his movement. This means he can run 8" and still jump the 3".
Expert Rooftop Jumper: The Ninja is even more
skilled in jumping on the roofs. He may jump up to 4" and may re-roll a
failed initiative test when jumping or making a diving charge.
