Homebrew Badgerfolk Species Details

 

Physical Description

Badgerfolk are humanoid, bipedal badgers that are usually slightly shorter than humans. They have short legs, usually a coat of black and white fur, dark eyes, and sharp noses. Although most badgerfolk live in the split territory of Telidaemus, many choose to live in other places, or as nomads.

History

In the past, all badgerfolk lived in a large, wild territory named Telidaemus. Some citizens wanted to build a more structured society of wide tunnels, roads, and buildings; others favored their small dens and independent lives. The conflict rose to a point where the territory split in half. The more independent, primitive folk lived in the north; the more progressive in the south. Between this clash of traditions were people that didn't care for either side.

Society

The life in Telidaemus now is split depending on where you live. The north only occasionally has any overground establishment, mostly huts selling small goods and necessities. In the south is a bustling city both above and below ground. It has modest but detailed buildings and markets for trade and commerce.

Northern/Lesser Badgerfolk Names

Northern and lesser badgerfolk choose short names with harsh consonants, or words depicting their physical appearance. They do not have last names. Their names are mostly unisex.

Male/Female: Klint, Quill, Blacktooth, Whiteclaw, Tachyon

Southern Badgerfolk Names

Southern badgerfolk choose names like those from the Victorian era. They do not have last names.

Male: Arthur, Yorick, Floyd, Klaus, Charles

Female: Florence, Ethel, Ida, Victoria, Ruth

Badgerfolk Traits

Your badgerfolk character has the following racial traits.

Ability Score Increase

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

Age

Badgerfolk reach maturity by the age of 12, and have a lifespan similar to humans dying around 70-80 years of age.

Alignment

Badgerfolk are fairly independent, neutral alignments are very common.

Creature Type

You are a Humanoid.

Size

Badgerfolk vary in height and build but are generally shorter than humans, from barely 4 feet to just over 5 feet tall. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 25 feet. You have a burrow speed of 15 feet.

Darkvision

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.

Poison Resilience

You have advantage on saving throws against being poisoned or any effects of poison, and you have resistance against poison damage.

Beastspeech

Through sounds and gestures, you can communicate simple ideas with Small or smaller beasts.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and Leonin.