Homebrew Ferretian Species Details
There once was a ferretian sage who came into contact with a leviathan. The ferretian was strong in the power of magic, but was still not able to kill the leviathan. However, the ferretian was able to cause it to bleed, allowing the ferretian to become part leviathan, becoming the mythical god of animal humanoids, Leferrithan.
Small and Practical
The ferretians survive in a world full of larger creatures by avoiding notice and avoiding offense. Standing about 3 feet tall and having an appearance similar to that of a ferret, they appear relatively harmless and they are often hidden in their own communities so have managed to survive and remain unknown for centuries in the shadow of empires and on the edges of wars and political strife. They appear very stout when standing on two legs, but their torso appears at its full length when on all four legs, making them appear adorably long.
Ferretian’s fur is very fluffy and soft to the touch, and usually ranges from a light tan to a dark brown usually with lighter fur on the face and on the belly, and often is darker around the eyes. They have azure or verdant eyes. They like to wear simple, comfortable, and practical clothes, favoring bright colors.
Tricksters
Ferretians are often mischievous and playful and will sometimes cause trouble if it doesn't have major consequences and it can benefit them. Doing this they find those larger than them to see them as cute, allowing them to get what they want easier.
Their tricks usually end up in them receiving something from others, like affection
Kind and Curious
Despite being tricksters at times, ferretians are very charitable and love the company of others. They cherish the bonds of family and friendship as well as the comforts of hearth and home. Feretian adventurers are very curious and will often be the first to discover new creatures and materials. They love discovering new things, even simple things, such as an exotic food or an unfamiliar style of clothing.
Even though they are mischievous, feretians are very loyal to their friends, whether ferretkin or otherwise. They can display remarkable ferocity when their friends, families, or communities are threatened. They tend to be fond towards other animalistic humanoids more than others however.
Secret Society
Most ferretians live in secret, hiding themselves from the world. The fear becoming extinct, for their fur is sought after because of its softness like no other. They are in some circumstances able to find communities that are kind to them, and will sometimes be able to have strong connections towards other races.
Exploring Opportunities
Ferretians will often become adventurers when they're at their most curious state, and will usually become part of an adventuring party if they can convince the members to give them something they want, whether money or just being cared for.
Ferretian Names
A ferretian is named after the features of their fur, or body parts, usually given as nicknames when they reach their growth spurt, and family names are often nicknames that stuck through the generations, usually based on an inherited traits, such as height, fur patterns, or habits that are present through generations.
Male Names: Llightpaw, Cohlaw, Maskael, Tohste, Dahrkiyer, Stryhpe
Female Names: Sohniear, Cottitael, Jaediye, Tohstie, Tahleia, Fluefuhr
Family Names: Shortsnout, Silverfang, Quaffin, Longtail, Shakitael, Lahngeer, Darkbelly, Whitiye, Rehdstrype
Subrace
Depending on whether or not your ferretian lives in a community or in the solitude of the wild, your character will have different traits. Your ferretian is either a Ferritizen or a Ferrituden.
Ferretian Traits
Your feretian has traits in common with your ferretkin.Age
A feretian begins it's greatest growth around 7 years old, reaches adulthood at the age of 15, and generally lives for a century and a half.
Size
Ferretians average about 3 feet long, but appear 2 feet tall, and weigh about 40 pounds. Your size is Small.
Speed
Your base walking speed is 25 feet.
Trickster
You are proficient in persuasion.
Small and Nimble
You can move through the space of any creature that is of a size larger than yours.
Languages
You can speak, read, and write Common and one other language. Ferretians are very curious and will often pursue learning other languages. It also helps with tricking people.