Gobta is a Hobgoblin originating from a goblin village saved by Rimuru Tempest. Despite his evolution from a standard Goblin, his appearance remains largely unchanged, resembling a Goblin child rather than adopting the typical humanoid Hobgoblin form. This unique trait often leads to underestimation, though perceptive monsters like Gabiru recognize his evolved status. His background includes a perilous journey to the Dwarf Kingdom of Dwargon before meeting Rimuru, where severe injuries led to rescue by Kobold merchants—showcasing his uncanny luck for survival. Personality-wise, Gobta presents as an airheaded, comedic figure prone to careless remarks and clumsy actions. Yet in critical moments, especially combat, he reveals unexpected competence and flashes of hidden genius. His fierce loyalty manifests as absolute trust in friends, demonstrated when he defended Gobzo against false accusations. His informal speech frequently ends sentences with "ssu," and he uses "Oira" for self-reference, reflecting his relaxed demeanor. Gobta's story begins during Rimuru's early involvement with the goblin village. Named by Rimuru, this act triggered his evolution. In the Empowerment Arc, he accompanied Rimuru to Dwargon; both were imprisoned, and Gobta learned Shadow Motion to summon his Direwolf mount. Accidentally left behind, he returned to the Jura Forest, later rising to vice-captain and eventually captain of the Goblin Riders wolf unit. During the Forest Disturbance Arc, he defeated Gabiru in a duel under threat of eating Shion’s cooking and fought the Orc Lord’s forces. The Demon Lord Attack Arc saw him battling Charybdis’ minions, prompting Hakurou to enforce stricter training. In the Demon Lord Awakening Arc, he defended Tempest against Falmuth’s invasion, suffered injuries later healed by Rimuru, and participated in the assault on the West Crystal Barrier. Later, during the Octagram Soars Brightly Arc, he confronted traitors like Yamza alongside allies such as Albis. He also competed in Tempest’s martial arts tournament, using combat ingenuity to advance, earning recognition as one of the "weakest" among Rimuru’s elite Four Heavenly Kings—a title belied by his growth and unassuming appearance. His abilities center on prodigious combat instincts. He mastered techniques like Shadow Motion through observation alone and trains rigorously under Hakurou. Key skills include Poison Resistance, Malice Perception, and Sage. His Unique Skill "Give Me Strength" holds the sub-skill Transformation, enabling fusion with his Direwolf partner Ranga to wield True Dragon Magic like Storm of Destruction. Standard equipment includes a Unique-grade kodachi and the Case Cannon. Relationships define much of his role: Rimuru permits him casual speech, a privilege others envy, reflecting their bond. Hakurou mentors him as a strict yet familial teacher, while Ranga serves as his trusted battle partner. He harbors unrequited feelings for a red-haired Goblina who rejected him for perceived cowardice, motivating his resolve to grow stronger. He maintains rivalries with characters like Gabiru and Yamza. Trivia notes highlight his extraordinary luck, a failed marriage proposal due to his premature departure, and the Great Sage’s confirmation that his species cannot evolve further. Despite this limitation, he continually refines his abilities, often astonishing foes who mistake him for a non-goblin due to his prowess.