Homebrew Ailuran (Red Pandas) Species Details

Peaceful Coexistence

Even with the mystery surrounding the Ailurans, there is a surprising large amount of information about them, spread through rumor, legend, and by those who have encountered them. Those who have seen an Ailuran or one of their treetop villages will tell you that they live in a peaceful coexistence with a race of bearfolk, also known as Ursae. These specific Ursae are black and white in color, are called Redooks, and live peacefully along side the Ailurans. They would also say that the Ailurans appear to be small in size, having red fur on most of their bodies, with white fur throughout the body, and black fur on their arms and legs. This coexistence with another race isn't seen very often among the Beastfolk, and is the only recorded example of two entire races coexisting in this way.

Odd Goddess

The goddess Ailurius is believed to have created the Ailurans, given that they share similar names. But Ailurius is not just responsible for their creation, she is also believed to have shaped the Ailuroans to better acclimate them to their new environment after originally coming into her and the Ailurans domain many years ago. Ailurius is worshipped by the Ailurans and Ailuroans, and has no worship outside of her domain, unless an Ailuran or Ailuroan has left her domain to adventure. Ailurans hold druidism in an extremely high regard, with druids being in their highest class in society, as well as being the chief religious figures in their society.

Little Contact

Ailurans don't have much contact to or from their domain, only small trade and the occasional territory dispute with other races living in the mountains where they live. If an outsider is let inside an Ailuran village, it is a sign of great trust, something many Ailurans don't have much of. Ailurans tend to make dealings with outsiders far from their home village, and usually away from any other Ailuran village. An outsider to an Ailuran is either a possible threat or a possible friend, be it a merchant, a warrior, or even a straggler from one of the exploration missions within the mountains. If a someone is let to Ailuran village and starts to be a threat, the entire village is expected to and will fight and attempt to kill the threat.

Ailuran Names

Ailuran names are given by the head druid, and is then kept for life. An Ailurans name, translated into Common or Elvish, would mean nothing, or come out as gibberish. But for each village and individual, the name of an Ailuran is one of the most important things to them, and while it doesn't mean anything in their or any language, it does symbolize something, whether it be trees, mountains, water, or anything that would have importance to an Ailuran.

Ailuroans follow the same naming conventions, and there are no distinct male or female names.

Ailuran Names: Aliru, Ceyon, Ferein, Gaklin, Hifily, Lilio, Teoen, Wasfe

Ailuran Family Names: Ceied, Idifi, Lutri, Piyof, Sewike, Tyg, Whilge

Ailuran (Red Pandas) Traits

Because of the Ailurans isolation, they have not spread as much as other Beastfolk. Because of this, all Ailurans share the same traits and have no biological splits in their race as a whole.

Ability Score Increase

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

Age

Ailurans tend to mature around 18 years of age, and generally live up to and around 150 years of age.

Alignment

Given their isolation, peaceful demeanor, and focus on druidism, Ailurans tend towards a neutral alignment.

Size

Ailurans are built for stealth and climbing, so their size isn't very big to aid in this ability. Your size is Small.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 25 feet.

Languages

You are able to speak, read, and write Sylvan and Druidic.

You also understand Common.

Soft Paws

Ailurians possess a natural advantage when it comes to sneaking and remaining undetected. Their incredibly soft paws make minimal noise as they traverse various terrains, granting them enhanced proficiency in Stealth. This innate ability to move silently adds to their already impressive agility, making them excellent scouts, rogues, or any other role that benefits from stealth and subterfuge.

You have proficiency in stealth and are able to hide behind any creature or object at least one size bigger than you, and can hide when lightly obscured.

Wild Nimbleness

Your body is built for climbing and quick movement. You have a base climbing speed of 30 feet, and you have advantage on climbing (Athletics) checks.

Your quick reflexes and nimble movements make you adept at avoiding danger. You have advantage on Dexterity saving throws against effects that would cause you to take half damage or no damage on a successful save.

Small Claws

You have small claws on the ends of your hands that are considered natural weapons. Your unarmed strikes are 1d4 + your Dexterity modifier

Playful Nature

Your adorable appearance and playful demeanor captivate those around you. You have advantage on Charisma (Persuasion) checks made to interact with creatures that find you endearing or cute.

Nocturnal Senses

Your keen nocturnal senses grant you the ability to see clearly in the dark. You have darkvision with a range of 60 feet.

Your heightened senses allow you to perceive the world around you with great detail. You have proficiency in the Perception skill.