Gremlins

Gremlins are small, evil and very hungry little pests. They roam the land in bigger gangs, and while not a big physical threat to the adventurer, they have the ability to steal and devour their opponents food in no time. However, should a Gremlin be defeated, it will dissolve, leaving behind some food.

Gremlins can be found anywhere, but they can mostly be found in the forests or in dungeons.

After appearing in Ultima I and Ultima II, the Gremlins vanished until Ultima IV (though they can steal your food in the dungeons of Ultima III, you cannot see or fight them). They also appeared in Ultima V, VI, VII and VII/2. During that time, they began to look more like small, evil gnomes.

Gremlins were planned for Ultima IX, but then dropped during development. One can be found in a lost map.

Trivia

 * Gremlins were to be included in the cancelled Ultima X. Link: Ultima X Gremlin