Homebrew Kitsoni Species Details

A kitsoni has a stature similar to that of an elf, being a bit shorter, and lither than a typical human of the same. In their natural form, they are much like anthropomorphic foxes. They usually have light colored fur, reddish brown, white, golden brown, though it isn't completely unheard of for them to possess black fur that covers their entire body. Some may have multiple colors in their fur such as being mostly reddish brown with white gloves and socks. Their eyes range in color as well, though most have blue, green, or brown eyes. Albeit uncommon they may also have orange, purple, yellow, or even red eyes. They have mostly human-like hands though they do possess dark black claws at the ends of their fingers. They also have paw pads on their feet and hands, much like a fox. A kitsune is born with a single tail, but as they grow older they gain more tails. It is very uncommon for a nine-tailed kitsune to be any less than 60 years old, growing a new tail every 5-6 years starting when they reach adulthood at 16. However, a kitsune's age is very difficult to tell since they appear to stop aging in their early twenties and live to be a century and a half or so.

To be greeted with stares, to suffer whispers and fear on the street, to see mistrust and awe in every eye: this is the lot of the Kitsoni. And to twist the knife, Kitsoni know that this is because a bond struck generations ago infused the essence of Oni and Kitsoni into their bloodline. Their appearance and their nature are not their fault but the result of an ancient fusion, for which they and their children and their children’s children will always be held accountable.

Mixed Bloodline

Kitsoni are a race of fox people that are quite rare. They tend to hide their kitsoni heritage while dealing with other races as a way to keep away from the discrimination and hatred built up in the legends of some of the most powerful kitsoni. There are many legends floating around the world relating to powerful nine-tailed, red-skinned kitsoni. Powerful and wise, a nine-tailed kitsoni has red or black short fur, tending to be powerful sorcerers and assasins. It is said in legend that kitsoni are born tricksters and have nigh-infinite power by the time they are fully matured. Supposedly, the only way to kill a kitsoni is to cut off all of its tails, where it's power is stored, but perhaps that is simply a tall tale to scare young children. Due to the legend stating that a kitsoni's tail contains power, the kitsoni were nearly wiped out for their tails and most of them went into hiding. Only just getting back into the world after centuries of isolation, it is still the practice of some races to sever a kitsoni's tail in hopes of obtaining power.

 

 

 

Kitsoni Traits

Tieflings share certain racial traits as a result of their infernal descent.

Ability Score Increase

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

Age

 Kitsoni reach adulthood at 16, cease physical aging in their early 20s and live to be a century and a half.

Size

Kitsoni are about the same size and build as humans. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Darkvision

Thanks to your infernal heritage, you have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can’t discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.

Influence Resistance

You have resistance to Charms.

Forgotten Legacy

You know the Light cantrip. When you reach 3rd level, you can cast the Suggestion spell as a 2nd-level spell once with this trait and regain the ability to do so when you finish a long rest. When you reach 5th level, you can cast the darkness spell once with this trait and regain the ability to do so when you finish a long rest. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for these spells.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common.