Kobold

Kobolds are small, dog-like enemies that appear in the beginning area, Things Betwixt. Kobolds are only hostile if attacked.

Description
When first encountered, kobolds will be completely non-hostile, and will simply spend their time digging in the dirt, presumably looking for food. If the player approaches, they will tense up, and run off if the player comes closer. If the player holds still, they will rush up, as if curious, before running away again.

If the player attacks a single kobold, the whole pack will turn on them and attack. They are small and fast, and hard to hit because of this, and can easily kill unwary or unprepared players.

Strategy
With little in the way of spoils when killed, kobolds are best ignored. For those who insist, attacks that use vertical hitboxes are best as horizontal attacks will frequently fly right over the small creatures, accomplishing nothing. Players must also be aware of where the other kobolds are, as there are several in the meadow where they're first encountered, and they will all fight at the same time and the player will take many attacks from the back and sides if not careful.

It's generally a bad idea to challenge them straight out of the gate. Players should wait until they have better armor and weapons--at the very least, wait until after character creation--before challenging the things.