This next piece of folklore is a strange bunch of beasties, a kind of house spirit or hobgoblin that appears when the owners are asleep to perform various chores. In return, the owners leave out a bowl of cream or milk, or some other offering usually by the hearth as a thank you - an important feat, as these creatures are easily offended and will leave if they feel they are being taken advantage of. A mischievous bunch, they often pull pranks as well as punish lazy servants and can be quite mean when they are angered.
Descriptions vary by local definitions, but are often described as brown, ugly and covered in hair, they also come in many sizes, but by most modern accounts they are rather small and are capable of turning invisible and shapeshifting into animal form. They dress in rags, and if a human attempts to gift them clothing or baptise them, they will leave forever...







