Homebrew Vulpine Species Details

Once thought to be a myth, Vulpine are a secretive race. Rarely seen, Vulpine tend to stay within their communities out in the natural world. They have an affinity towards nature, magic, and mischief - a trait reminiscent of their fey heritage.

Foxkin

Commonly referred to as foxfolk, Vulpine share many features with their namesake. Slender and agile, Vulpine stand between three and five feet tall, and often weigh between fifty and eighty pounds. While most possess the characteristic red coat, some clans can be found with black, gray, or even white.

One of the Clan

Vulpine associate almost exclusively with other members of their clan. While they follow a strict hierarchy and order within their community - mischief aside - other clans and outsiders are often viewed as competition. This being the case, Vulpine found venturing beyond their community often prefer to work alone, going as far as stealing and taking advantage of others.

One of Many

Vulpine typically are not found alone. If one is found without its clan, it is likely it has either been exiled or sent to complete some sort of task. Regardless, Vulpine are fiercely loyal to any companions they may gain on their journey, often fighting tooth and nail for their newfound allies. 

One of the Self

Vulpine consider names to be reminiscent of the owner's defining traits. Many will take on several names over the course of a lifetime. Names given at birth are typically centered around nature or events surrounding their birth. A notable exception is when a member is exiled from the clan, after which they are considered nameless by their former clan. Exiled Vulpine often decide their own new name, choosing not to follow the naming conventions they previously knew.

Birth names: Meadow, Moon, Dusk, Famine, Shadow, Eclipse, Summer, Rain, Dust

Taken Names:  Beartamer, Riverstone, Swiftpaw, Longclaw, Halftail

Vulpine Traits

Vulpine share certain racial traits as a result of their distant connection to the Feywild and their unique lifestyles.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet, and you have a base burrowing speed of 15 feet

Age

A Vulpine reaches adulthood around the age of 15 and live to around 100.

Alignment

Vulpine tend towards chaotic alignments and typically meet outsiders with neutral indifference. 

Ability Score Increase

Your Wisdom score increases by 2, and your Dexterity score increases by 1.

Languages

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

Size

Your size is medium.

Darkvision

You can see in dim light 60 within feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You cannot discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.

Nimble Versatility

You gain proficiency in one Dexterity skill of your choice:

• Acrobatics
• Sleight of Hand
• Stealth

Uncanny Agility

When you fail a DEX saving throw, you can use your reaction to roll a d4 and add it to the save, potentially turning the failure into a success. You can’t use this reaction if you’re prone or your speed is 0.
You also can take a bonus action on each of your turns to take the Dash action.

Born of the Wild

You can attempt to hide even when you are only lightly obscured by foliage, rain, snow, mist, or other natural phenomena.