Kobolds

Anatomy
Kobolds are small reptilian humanoids, they have dragon like feet, a lizardlike tail and a dog like snout with scaly skin and a mottled brown colour.

Genetics and Reproduction
Kobolds reproduce asexually, and as such they are all genetically identical. Each Kobold lays one egg at regular intervals which hatches usually within a few weeks. The rate at which Kobolds lay eggs seems to depend on draconic presence. Independent Kobold broods reproduce fairly slowly, but when in the presence of a dragon their numbers seem to increase exponentially.

Growth Rate & Stages
Kobold eggs hatch after a few weeks, and the hatchlings grow extremely quickly, reaching full adulthood usually before their first year.

Ecology and Habitats
Kobolds eyes are suited to darkness and sunlight is very unpleasant to them, as such they usually live underground or in dark forests and swamps.

Dietary Needs and Habits
Kobolds are omnivorous and eat anything they can swallow. In some cities they are known for raiding waste for scraps of food.

Social Structure
Kobolds form tight social groups known as broods, all Kobolds within a brood are genetically identical, with some diversity between broods. All kobolds within the brood are equal and all work for the good of the brood.

Perception and Sensory Capabilities
Kobolds have extremely light sensitive eyes, this makes them adept at seeing in the dark but makes them extremely sensitive to sunlight.

Symbiotic and Parasitic organisms
Kobolds are predisposed to servitude, this is partially due to their cowardly nature making them easy to intimidate into service. However there is more to this, Kobolds posses an innate desire to serve dragons, Kobolds cannot resist the will of a dragon and seem to become stronger as a brood when in the presence of one. This desire appears to extend to similar draconic creatures as well and Kobolds are often found living in tandem with lizardfolk and dragonborn.

Naming Traditions
Kobolds are named after short vocalizations, names like "Skree-onk" or "yip-yip" are common.

Average Technological Level
The technological level of a Kobold brood depends their number and what creatures they may be serving. Independent small Kobold groups usually only possess a basic hunter - gatherer technological level. Larger groups or those serving lizardfolk or dragonborn tend to be much more sophisticated, capable of crafting complex traps and contraptions. Kobold broods in service of a dragon seem to possess a technological understanding that surpasses that of even dwarves or Gnomes and are known to produce strange devices such as weapons that spout fire or strange wheeled mounts.

Culture and Cultural Heritage
Kobold culture is based around strength in numbers, physically weak - kobolds rely on each other for protection and as such are unflinchingly loyal to their broodmates.