Homebrew Vulpus Foxkin Species Details

None more have a better sight for imperfections, disorders, or the general chaos of nature than the Vulpine; commonly known as Foxkin. The origin of their sense of detail is unknown even amongst their kind. Some believe it was a blessing from a god, for some reason it came in their evolution as a mechanism for survival, or it might be as simple as their eyes are stronger than any other living creature in this realm. Either way, if it's precision and perfection you desire, I would trust no one more than the accurate Vulpine.

 Fiona Wyenne, high druid of Old Burgundy

Hailing from a woods of the feywild, the bipedal Vulpine, or more commonly named foxkin, are foxlike humanoids with the innate abilities for precision and accuracy. Unmatched with a bow and arrow, perpetual perfectionists, the foxkin are known for permeant and longstanding colonies. Their apprehensive nature for uncontrollably or unknown environments lead to an innate reclusive lifestyle, pushing the foxkin into tight knit tribes and households. These feelings more and more have faded with generations as the peoples of the worlds have become more and more interconnected, however even then, foxkin might struggle in chaos.

Wandering Drive

Most foxkin remain in their tight knit tribes or colonies. These tribes largely keep to themselves. While not hostile to outsiders or travelers, they aren't the most hospitable hosts.

However, not all foxkins are satisfied with such a life. Underneath every foxkin boils an intense and uncontrollably imagination. While many rely on the security of their tribes, just as many journey to learn more about the world around them and explore its many curiosities. 

 

Sight for Perfection

The most powerful and mysterious trait the foxkin possess is their wondrous eyesight. Able to innately detect any imperfection in an object they perceive this makes foxkin excellent craftsmen and architects. 

A foxkin ranger could locate a target hundreds of feet from them, piercing the dense foliage of the forest they call home. The foxkin have been known to make the most intricate and beautiful jewelry of any race. Rings and necklaces made by foxkin are considered extreme luxuries and can be considered treasure all in themselves.  

This eyesight is a curse as much as it can be seen as a gift. Many foxkin are stricken with a devouring perfectionism due to their sight. Many foxkin craftsmen have to limit the work they do as if they become too masterful, the imperfections of a common life will drive them to anxiety and unease. 

Reclusive Socialites  

Foxkin are a peaceful folk, warry of war, and hold an incredible distain for violence, especially if senseless.  

The foxkin tribes are often very homogenous, not out of a distaste for ones different from themselves, but rather a dependence on their own. Foxkin's innate fear of chaos leads them to form incredibly dependent relationships with family or close friends.  

This integral aspect of foxkin society can be seen in nearly all functions of a tribe. Often the highest punishment a tribe will exact on members is exile, as in many ways a life of solitary and isolation is the worst fate than death to a foxkin.   

Pensive Politeness

Foxkins are taught as pups the worst thing they can be is rude. 

Foxkin's value respect and politeness above all else when it comes to social interaction. These values extend to everything a foxkin will encounter. While looking for food, hunters will minimize the suffering of their prey. When a tribe cut down a tree to build their homes a sapling is planted straight away. Foxkin traders are often the most trusted to not scam or fool an ignorant buyer on the simple basis of it being impolite.

 

Vulpine Foxkin Names

Each vulpine has a given name, and a chosen name. Their given name is inherited by the tribe or family they come from, and their chosen name is decided by one's self once they are able to think for themselves. This chosen name can be changed as the life of a foxkin shifts and morphs, often one's chosen name will change many times and is never permeant. 

Tribe and family names are usually based on personal feats of the tribe or family, geological features of the tribe or family's home, or a faith the tribe or family might subscribe to.

In the case of an exile, a foxkin will be stripped of their given name, and are never to be acknowledged by their chosen name.

 

Vulpine Foxkin Personality & Appearance

The possibilities for a foxkin are only limited by their own imagination. You can use the following tables to customize your character in addition to the trait, ideal, bond, and flaw from your background.

The Vulpine Foxkin Obsession table can help hone your character’s goals. 

Vulpine Foxkin Colors

D20	Your Color is …
1-10	Red
11-15	Darker Red/Black
16-19	Blond
20	White

Vulpine Foxkin Obsessions   

d8	My PASSION IS …
1	Hunting or fishing
2	Cloth making
3	Gardening or farming
4	Uncovering a long-forgotten secret
5	Dancing in ways never seen before
6	A story you were told as a child
7	Finding a lost family member
8	A legend or tale

 Vulpine Foxkin Quirks

d10	Quirk
1	You compare every place you've been to the home, homesickness is something you grapple with more often than not.
2	You never wear the same outfit twice, unless you absolutely must.
3	You are a picky eater.
4	You always open the door for others, and if you're not able to be the one to do so, it bothers you for a little while.
5	You hate getting wet, bathing is a source of anxiety.
6	You keep a small array of perfumes or deodorants, smelling good is a sense of pride for you.
7	You are very susceptible to buying or collecting tokens of the places you've traveled, no matter how tacky.
8	When talking about something you’re obsessed with, you speak quickly and never pause and others can’t understand you.
9	You are the member of the party to always do the dishes.
10	You have bursts of energy at random points in the day, sometimes you might need to have a short jog or run to expand this extra energy.

Vulpus Foxkin Traits

Your vulpine foxkin character has the following racial traits.

Ability Score Increase

Your Dexterity score increases by 1, and choose an Ability Score to increase by 2.

Age

Vulpes Foxkin have lifespans ranging from 60-75 years. Ones that reside in cities or highly urban environments however live shorter on average, roughly 40-50 years. This is thought to be because of the chaotic life of the urban life weighing heavily on the health of the foxkin, because of this the vast majority of foxkin retire back to their tribes or family.

Size

Vulpes Foxkin are about the same as the average humans and relatively slender. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 35 feet.

Darkvision

You have the foxkin's wonderous eye sight, able to pierce through even the bleakest dark. You can see in dim light within 120 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.

Wondrous Vulpine Eyeshight

Your innately incredible eyesight grant you an elevated ability of perception. You gain natural expertise in the Perception skill. Along with once per long rest you may reroll a perception check, you must accept the second roll. 

Foxkin’s Claws

Because of your claws, you  natural weapons, which you can use to make unarmed strikes. If you hit with them, you deal slashing damage equal to 1d4 + your Strength modifier, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike.

The Foxkin's Inquisitive Gaze

You may use your eyesight to pierce the veil of magic or illusion. A tightly kept secret kept among the foxkin: the ability for their eye sight to see beyond the veneer of magic. Once per long rest, you may use this ability to gain the effect of True Seeing for 1 minute. This ability is not inherently magical and can't be counteracted by Dispel Magic.

Vulpine Perfectionism

Due to the foxkin's natural desire for perfection, you make an effort for the perfect outcome with every action you attempt to perform. Once per short rest, you can chose any attack, ability check, or saving throw to be made with advantage. 

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Vulpine, Common, and one other language of your choice.