Homebrew Esquilo Species Details

A sentient, nature loving, peaceful, and kind race of small squirrel-humanoids, ranging in height from 1.5-3 feet tall. True/Lawful Good, Dreamt up by humans, and live 300-500 years due to their fae lineage. Esquilo are an awakened race of Squirrels that have been enchanted to be much larger, and much more intelligent than others. Taking up a slightly more human-like appearance, stance, and of course; fighting styles, and personality traits. Due to the nature of their creation, however, Esquilo are incredibly kind, gentle, and caring creatures, especially towards children. More apt to be a peaceful Monk, Sorcerer, or Druid, and only fight when absolutely necessary; they try to be as peaceful as possible. However, they actively hate, and will do everything they can to fight against, and disrupt the plans of; Nobbles. The reason for this being that Nobbles are quite well known to try to kidnap children in the night, or make them have nightmares, and feed off their fear; and Esquilo are naturally very protective of children. They live in small communities/tribes of 10-16 Esquilo in an area, with both a matriarch and patriarch, who help the tribe thrive, together, and they build these communities high in the trees.

Esquilo Traits

The beauty of a dream, is the imagination of its creator.

Ability Score Increase

Your Dexterity score increases by 2, and your Wisdom score increases by 1.

OR

Your Charisma score increases by 2, and your Strength score increases by 1.

Age

Due to their fae lineage, and being creatures of dream, Esquilo have an average natural life span of 350-500 years, reaching maturity at the age of 3-5.

Alignment

Most, if not all, Esquilo, are True or Lawful Good in alignment. It’s incredibly rare to find a truly evil Esquilo, due to the nature of their creator and their culture.

Climbing Speed

Esquilo have a climbing speed equal to their walking speed.

Darkvision

Esquilo have darkvision up to 60 feet.

Languages

Esquilo speak illumi, Common, and Beast, but in a regular DnD Setting, speak Sylvan and Common, and can cast speak with animals once per day without expending a spell slot

Movement Speed

Esquilo have a base Walking Speed of 35 feet, and a Climbing Speed equal to their total walking speed.

Nimble Beast Maneuvers

Esquilo may disengage or dash, as a bonus action, a number of times a day, equal to their proficiency bonus.

Alerted Spatial Awareness

Esquilo CANNOT be snuck up on, surprised, or ambushed within a 10 foot radius due to their heightened spatial awareness, however they may still be susceptible to a long range ambush attack if they fail a perception check.

Hard to Grasp

Esquilo, being agile, small, and squirmy, are incredibly hard to catch. As such, an Esquilo character may add their proficiency bonus to any checks made against grapples or restrains.