While you may not know the Kobold Vagrants, if you have ever walked into stores such as Gongaii Games, Mana Cloud, or Wild Things Games, you have likely encountered our presence in a gaming season.
As a passionate group of gamers and musicians, we create original music that brings the enchanting worlds of Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, and other games to life.
A better life has always been Kobe's dream since he was a child. When he discovered a broken lute one day, he finally took it as a sign to leave the family den and go exploring. When he was a kid, he dreamed of seeing the big towns and cities, but they didn't like lone kobolds wandering around. So he started working for a traveling show until he earned enough money to live on his own. As he traded up his lute for a guitar, he played a couple of taverns where he met other kobolds seeking the same kind of adventure.
In the afternoon sun, Ren's ruby scales glistened as he strung his guitar with calloused fingers. As a child in the mining town of Gembrok, he explored the winding tunnels and dreamed of escaping the underground world. A mischievous glint in his blue eyes brought him into taverns where he sang soulful melodies for coins. Among his ambitions? It is his plan to form a band and tour the realms, performing his music for as many people as possible.
From the moment he hatched, Tav dreamed of being a dragon or even just a Dragonborn or two feet taller. His true passion was music. While others in his clan discussed schemes, he wrote songs or read bardic tales. It was his dream to become a bard, but his clan laughed at him and called him a fool for believing a kobold could be a good bard. His best chance would be to be a sidekick in a circus. As he grew up, he kept his dream alive, and when he had some coins to support himself, he set off for one of the towns. He also picked up some other fine skills, so he bought himself an instrument and started playing outside the tavern one night, where a couple of other kobolds decided to invite him to join them.
Kobold Vagrants is not just a band; it’s a tapestry woven from the earliest musical memories of its members, each thread representing a unique journey that converges into a harmonious whole. For Tav, the spark ignited at a Reba concert, where the energy and emotion of live music first captivated his soul. Meanwhile, Kobe discovered his passion for music through the joy of playing guitar, which opened up new realms of creativity and expression. Ren’s foundation was built on cherished moments spent listening to vinyl records with his dad, where every crackle and pop enhanced the experience of timeless classics.
What truly binds us together as Kobold Vagrants is our shared love for iconic bands like Bon Jovi and Imagine Dragons. These artists not only shaped our individual tastes but also laid the groundwork for our collaborative sound. The fusion of Tav's country roots, Kobe's guitar-driven melodies, and Ren's nostalgic influences creates an eclectic mix that resonates with audiences on multiple levels.
As we embark on this musical journey together, we invite you to join us in celebrating these memories that have shaped who we are today. Each note we play carries with it the essence of our pasts while paving the way for future creations that will undoubtedly leave their mark on listeners everywhere.