Bugbears

Bugbears are large, muscular, humanoids with a beast-like countenance, at least as tall and more muscular than a typical human. They are well-suited to skirmish warfare, possessing an enthusiasm for mayhem and being both brutishly strong and deceptively stealthy. In the wilds, they are found to survive through a combination of raiding, hunting, and ambush tactics.

Goblinoids. Bugbears are the largest of the goblinoids, a lineage often detested and derided (by other humanoids) for their alleged brutality and lack of civilization. Bugbears can be found in the company of goblins and hobgoblins. In such groups, they are often used as shock troops and as the muscle that protects the leadership.

Tactics. Individually stronger and more fierce than a typical soldier, bugbears are excellent skirmishers. In bandit groups or war-parties, they have a reputation for hit-and-run raids, coordination with other goblinoids, and a shameless willingness to retreat when outmatched.