Homebrew Faun Species Details

Fauns

Fauns are a race of humanoid creatures that resemble a cross between humans and goats. They have the upper body of a human, but the lower body, horns, ears, and tail of a goat. They are typically found in forests, mountains, and other natural environments, where they live in harmony with nature and its spirits. Fauns are playful, curious, and musical, often using their pipes or flutes to charm animals and people alike. They are also adept at magic, especially druidic and enchantment spells.

Fauns are usually friendly and sociable, but they can also be mischievous and prankish, especially towards those who disrespect nature or try to harm their friends. They value freedom, joy, and beauty, and dislike rules, restrictions, and ugliness. They are loyal to their friends and allies, but they can also be fickle and unpredictable, changing their moods and opinions on a whim. Fauns are not very interested in material wealth or worldly affairs, preferring to live in the moment and enjoy the simple pleasures of life.

Faun Traits

Here are the traits of a Faun!

Ability Score Increase

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

Age

Fauns mature at the same rate as humans, but live much longer, up to 300 years.

Size

Fauns are slightly shorter than humans, averaging about 5 feet tall. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet. You also have a climbing speed of 20 feet, thanks to your goat-like legs.

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.

Magic Resistance

You have advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.

Musical Talent

You have proficiency in the Performance skill and one musical instrument of your choice, usually a pipe or a flute.

Natural Magic

You know the druidcraft cantrip. When you reach 3rd level, you can cast the charm person spell once with this trait and regain the ability to do so when you finish a long rest. When you reach 5th level, you can cast the enthrall spell once with this trait and regain the ability to do so when you finish a long rest.

Languages

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