Homebrew Raccoon Species Details

Raccoons are a common sight across the Faraway Sea and elsewhere in the world.  Naturally clever and skilled survivors, raccoons make the best of any situation and thrive even in inhospitable places.  With their hands, they are capable of using small tools, and their nimble size allows them to sneak into places where they are least expected.  Raccoons are often accused of being tricksters and thieves, but if you are considered family by a raccoon, then they fight to the death for you.  The tricky part is earning their trust as raccoons have often been the focal point of scorn and derision.  

Although they make natural sailors, racoons are nocturnal and often shy away from jobs that force them to work in the sunlight.  On sailing vessels, they are useful for managing the running of the ship while the rest of the crew sleeps, and their natural dexterity allows them to climb along the masts and railings with ease.  Ever focused on survival, a raccoon's intentions are toward the acquisition of food, and among raccoons, rations are sometimes more valuable than currency.  Great girth among raccoons is prized as a sign of wealth and success, though a raccoon who can barely do anything but roll around due to their size often can become a target for thieves.  

Thanks to their dexterous hands, raccoons are capable of finding work anywhere.  They are most commonly skilled at professions requiring nimble fingers and so it is not uncommon to find raccoons as rogues, illusionists, and wizards, though any fool who expects a raccoon to be a coward and unable to defend themself is in for a surprise!  Raccoons will try to avoid a right is possible but will not shy away from combat if need be, and a racoon that has been driven to the point of baring its teeth is a raccoon ready for war.  

Raccoon Traits

Your Racoon character has a variety of abilities that come with being nimble and ready for anything!

Age

Raccoons reach maturity around four months old, and live to be about 4 or 5 years. Thats for unawakened animals, of course! Your lifespan might be longer!

Size

Raccoons tend not to get too big.  You're usually around 2 feet in length. Your size is Smol. 

Ability Score Increase

You've a savvy animal and surviving - on anything and by any means - is a specialty.  Your dexterity score increases by 2 and your Wisdom score increases by 1. 

Alignment

You know there are laws. You've definitely heard about them. Maybe even seen a book of them once or twice.  Of course, they don't apply to you. You've got much more important things to be worrying about than rules.  Like...who is going to open that dustbin to get all the delicious food? Raccoons tend toward chaotic alignments, but they're usually good-natured and friendly creatures. 

Darkvision

You can see in dim light as though it were bright light, and darkness as though it were dim light.  You cannot discern color and see only in shades of grey through this feature. 

Keen Senses

You gain advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on hearing or smell. 

Nimble Critter

When it comes to escaping, no one is quite as good as you. Getting out of tough situations? Well, you could call that a normal day of the week. Evading someone out for your blood? Relax, you do this all the time.  If being pursued or chased, raccoons gain advantage on Dexterity (Hide) and Dexterity (Stealth) skill. 

Survivor

Raccoons are experts at getting by, finding food in the unlikeliest of places, and generally putting up with whatever conditions they're in, uncomplainingly.  You can get through anything.  You always do.  Raccoons are proficient at Survival skill.