Goblins

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Originally Posted by Steve Jackson

Snotlings are a real thing in, I believe, Warhammer.

yes they are.

they exist in Cidri as well, may be known with another name.
they are basically "lesser goblins". In other words sub-goblins. They are used as slaves and as expendable units in battle. The problem is they are prone to flee in combat as soon as they start to accumulate casualties and panics when they are wounded.

They can be used in many bizzarre tactis by their masters including being shot in groups of 4-5 by a special catapult directly on the enemy or sent in groups of 10 all tied together with chains to prevent they run away (they would run in random directions so lacking any coordination they tend to stay in the fight). Tipical snotling has ST 7- DX 7- IQ 6 - MA 12 and is shorter than an halfing. He uses a club or a knife, no armor, and tries HtH at first opportunity. They do not attack unless can outnmber the opponent at least 3/1 (or are forced to fight someway).