Where orcs are mountains of muscle and brooding honor, ENG goblins are wiry, sharp-toothed survivors. They are the underdog’s underdog. This underdog status is crucial. When an ENG goblin enters an exclusive relationship, it isn't a default social expectation. It is a monumental, world-defying choice. For a goblin to commit to a single partner—often a human, elf, or another marginalized creature—it represents a rejection of his kin’s anarchic, take-what-you-can culture.

If you are a writer looking to capitalize on this trend, remember the "ENG" rule: