Homebrew Faun Species Details

 In the reckonings of most worlds, fauns are the youngest of the common races after humans, late to arrive on the world scene and long-lived in comparison to humans. With their sorrow pasts, fauns chose a life of service. Become protectors, guides, and guardians to all those worthy of safe venture. 

Fauns are born of children(any race) who were killed (on purpose or on accident) in the forests without justice by humaniods:  Either their body was never found, was never searched for, or was hidden. Their bodies never decompose but are rather hidden by the planet. Roots and vines grow around them, leaves cover them in the fall, etc. A hundred years later, after decades of very slow aging, the planet lets their body resurface. They're born again, with very little memory, and many of the same features of a satyr with the hope that they are granted such a carefree life as satyrs.  Many, rather than doing what was intended for them, go on to become guardians and healers, protecting and helping those who cross through their forests so that they may not have the same fate.

Most retain a few key memories, such as the faces of people they were close to, their last day, their favorite food, and their favorite song.

A Broad Spectrum

Being second born, they're considered the most diverse race. There is no cookie-cutter look for fauns. An individual can stand from 5 feet to a little under 6 feet tall and weigh from 110 to 230 pounds. They can have skin, scales, or fur from any variety of colors or textures, all depending on what they were born as first. The main features(which evens till can vary greatly) resemble those of a faun; often having fur-covered bent legs with hooves, large oval ears, and some sort of horns from their head. Due to their unique individual backgrounds, some may have feathers opposed to fur, claws or paws instead of hooves, and pointier ears. Truly, they could have any combination or even have simpler physical attributes more similar to their first born race.   
After being born nearly to their first born adulthood(example: if they were first born a human, they would appear to be 18 or 19 when second born), they age very slowly, with their lifespan reaching as far as 300 years after re-birth. Realistically, the average is around 35-100 with the types of lifestyles they lead.

Fauns are widely Adaptable. They have widely varying tastes, morals, and customs in the many different lands where they venture. They very rarely settle, especially with other fauns.When they do, however, it will be to create a post of some kind, a landmark; often these are camps in the forests, shops, taverns, inns, or other places people can seek warmth and shelter. Fauns are considered by some to be kidnappers, taking the innocent and weak from their homes. In actuality, the people go on their own accord and are simply guided safe passage by fauns; usually away from abusers or dangers yet to come. Fauns live cautiously in the present—making them well suited to the adventuring life as a travel companion. One last fun thing: fauns are beautifully graceful in forests and fields and mountains, but when put in places such as street markets or social gatherings they do become a bit clumsy. 

[nearly]EVERYONE’S BEST FRIEND

While not as ready to mingle with each other, fauns mingle just fine with members of other races. They get along with almost everyone, though they are hardly close with any particular few. 

"theyre generally kind and talkative but reserved on any personal matters of their own. They'll avoid minor issues, but if fight starts brewing they'll shut it down before it can go anywhere. Always ready to lend a hand, but never get on their bad side; you hurt someone they don't think deserved it, and you'll go missing within a week" 

"my sister traveled with a faun once, a bard. Said her rent-collector had been causing her and her daughter issues and they had the leave. She came across the faun in the woods and he helped her find her way, didn't even ask for anything in return no payment or debt or favor or anything."

"I was traveling found a small tavern on the edge of a village. It didn't look like much from the outside, but the atmosphere and food was wonderful. The faun lad that ran the place seemed young, but i'm told they age slow. Seemed like the shop was doing well with the ingredients for spells and food he had on hand. I wouldn't have thought he was too strong by looking at the little fellow, but someone tried giving one of his regulars a problem and the guy got tossed out on his arse" 

 

 

 

Names and Ethnicities

 

Fully dependent on their original or "first born" race 

 

 

Faun Traits

It’s hard to make generalizations about fauns, but theyll typically (but not always) have any of the following traits

Ability Score Increase

Your ability scores each increase by 1.

Age

When fauns are re-born they're already in the form of a young adult of their species. They can live over 300 years or more depending on their first-birth race but often don't live past 100, if they even make it that far

Size

Fauns vary widely in height and build, from barely 4 feet to well over 8 feet tall.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 40 feet.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and up to extra languages of your choice. Fauns, like humans typically learn the languages of other peoples they deal with, including obscure dialects. They are fond of at least keeping a few phrases in many languages on hand to offer comfort to folks if needed, at the very least some simple phrases like "do you need anything" and "are you hungry"