Homebrew Forest folk Species Details

“I have never felt as charmed and simultaneously put off as I have in the presence of the forest folk. They care much for their land and have a celebratory spirit when it comes to the wonderful bounties of the land.... Ope, I think one just grabbed my rear.”

— Some *****

Forest folk are a joyous and benevolent people. They enjoy all that nature has to provide, this includes the fruits and berries they use in their infamous wines which they hold much pride in. These joyous creatures, incorporate music and the spoils of their harvest into most of their every day life. They are well known for finding any excuse to celebrate and often have feasts of the plant life they harvest as well as some rather booze driven evenings filled with great amounts of wine, mead and ale.

Jolly and friendly 

With their cheerful demeanor and welcoming gazes, it is quite easy to befriend one of the forest folk. Forest folk are roughly the size of a human ranging from just below 5 feet to just over 6. They have naturally lithe frames, but with their over indulging, they can range in weight any wear from 100 to 300 pounds. The males are slightly larger than the females. The males have small antlers resembling small branches, sometimes adorned with flowers and moss.

Forest folks’ coloration encompasses the normal human range and also includes skin in shades of copper, bronze, and almost green, hair of green or gray, and eyes like pools of liquid gold or amber.  They favor comfortable clothing in earthy colors, and they enjoy simple jewelry.

A Timeless Childhood

Forest folk can live well over 500 years, and although they physically mature around the same age humans do, they can be rather childish their whole life. They are more often amused and excited than melancholy, and more likely to be curious than greedy. They tend to thrive in social groups, living almost as a herd comprised of small family units. When pursuing a goal, however, whether adventuring on a mission or learning a new skill or art, forest folk can be focused and unwavering. They are quick to make friends and even slower to forget them. They reply to insults with quips and wit.

Hidden Woodland Homelands

Most forest folk dwell in small forest villages hidden among the trees. Forest folk gather food, grow vegetables, and those who are gifted with magic have the ability to support themselves without the need for clearing and plowing land. They are talented artisans, crafting clothes, jewelry, instruments, and art objects. 

Forest folk encountered outside their own lands are commonly traveling minstrels, artists, or simply lost outside the feywilds. .

Exploration and Adventure

Forest folk take up adventuring out of wanderlust. Since they are so long-lived, they can enjoy centuries of exploration and discovery. They are often homebodies that stay close to their village communities, but can be tempted by the bounties of other lands. Forest folk also enjoy exercising their martial abilities and gaining greater magical power which they treat almost as toys, and adventuring allows them to do so. 

CHILDISH BUT RESPECTABLE

Although they can be immature, forest folk are generally well respected. They do however have little respect for socially constructed rankings. Still, they can find good in just about anyone.

Dwarves. “Dwarves are kind and loyal. They always tell the most disgusting jokes, but they enjoy our intoxicants, as much as, if not more than we do.”

Halflings. “Halflings are great! They are fun to have around and celebrate as hard as we do.”

Humans. “Humans have a great sense of drive and pride in which is theirs. They enjoy spirits and are often envious of our crops. They need to respect the land more, too much has been destroyed for human settlements.”

Forest folk Names

Forest folk are often named after objects in nature that are near by at the time of birth.

Male Names: Acorn, Bran, Oak, Birch, Coal, Twig, Root, Buckwheat, Bark, Moss

Female Adult Names: Amber, Thisle, Nettle, Daisy, Clover, Brook, Ivy, Bluebell

 

Forest folk Traits

Your Forest folk character has a slew of nature based abilities.

Summon fruit

Because of their nature, forest folk inherently have the ability to summon fruit. 

Ability Score Increase

Your Charisma score increases by 2.

Age

Although forest folk reach physical maturity at about the same age as humans, they can live up into the high 500’s

Alignment

Forest folk, being the joyous and kind creatures they are, tend to lean towards the good and neutral alignments. Most likely neutral and chaotic.

Size

Forest folk range from under 5 to over 6 feet tall and have slender builds. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Darkvision

Accustomed to twilit forests and the night sky, you have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. 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.

Fey Ancestry

You have advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and magic can’t put you to sleep.

Languages

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

Intoxicant hound

with their great aptitude for brewing, forest folk can smell even the smallest trace of hootch. Although they can get drunk they do not suffer disadvantage for being drunk.