Ulker

Ulkers are a sub-race of goblins that originate in the underdark. They are known for the Ulker-formed Dreadlore Cult, that controls a lot of land in the underdark. Ulkers are a secretive and suspicious race, but aren't naturally evil. They are about 4 feet tall in height and usually live to about 75 years of age. Ulkers shun the sunlight and usually wear heavy cloaks when they travel to the surface.

Appearance
Ulkers have hunched back and wide, slanted eyes due to years of living underground. They have pale skin and long pointed ears that are known as the largest of any race. Their eye color usually ranges from yellow, light green, brown, gray, and black. They have pointed claws and are naturally slim, causing them to be vulnerable to strong attacks that most races would only be slightly injured from. They have small noses and are completely hairless.

Ulker Customs
Ulker traditions are generally religion-based and taboo to the common overworlder but are known for their darkness and magical purposes.

Clothing
Ulkers value Ettercap's hide as it makes great cloaks. Ulkers are scavengers, using anything suitable as a means of clothing. Ulker armor is usually just scraps of metal taken and banded together. It is then enchanted to add better effects. Ulker armor is generally light, due to Ulkers being generally weak.

Traditions
Many Ulkers living in the underdark belong to a magical/religious group known as the Dreadlore Cult. All Ulkers belonging to this cult must visit the three sacred towns, all of which are located in the underdark; Dreadlore Zytharten, Dreadlore Ulsear, and Dreadlore Vuloxx, all having an important temple dedicated to the Dreadlore's religion. Ulkers that have devoted their lives to the Dreadlore are also forbidden from going to the overworld. The Dreadlore are seen as a threat by most overworld guilds and groups but have no destructive intents.

Notable Ulkers

 * Arch-Priest Brythmel
 * Arch-Priest Vklodd

Trivia

 * Ulkers living in the underdark have no concept of music.
 * Most people think of Ulkers as evil, corrupt goblinoids that hate the outside world. This isn't at all true.
 * The Dreadlore are the most technologically advanced guild in Daerraphere.