A type of species found in almost every Zone of The Seven Realms, some regions more, other regions not at all. They are several sub species of Goblins too. Kobolds belong to this race too.
Goblins are a mobs wo will always stay at the same spot. When you are 5 levels higher or lower, they will not attack you anymore.
A summary of all the Goblin/Kobolds in the game: Category:Goblin.