Homebrew Fox Tibbit Species Details

Adapted from OG Tibbit felines: 1) TIBBIT A playable race for 5th Edition Dungeons and Dragons and 2) Dragonmag #135 )

 Tibbit:
    Smallish Shifters, Fox Tibbits are the offspring of foxes that have mated with fox familiars. About 5% of such black-furred half-breeds(as well as those descended from them) are fox-weres called tibbits. A tibbit who breeds will have Tibbit kits.  A Tibbit has two forms: a floofy fox, and a small, stealthy, humanoid with fox ears. In either form, fox tibbits are curious creatures with a penchant for misdirection, and a bit of charm, usually to the tibbit's delight. They usually retain features such as hair colour and any deformities, but otherwise their vulpine bodies are quite independent from their humanoid forms. Of course, their stature is even more diminutive as a fox, but this brings benefits in terms of stealth and speed. This does, however, result in a level of fragility, and a tibbit hit heavily whilst transformed returns to humanoid form. They do not require material, verbal, or concentration to shift back and forth.

 Hidden History
    Unlike feline Tibbits, Fox Tibbits have generally kept distance from human society and kept to there own, often in hidden enclaves protected from unwanted intrusions. Due to this, the fox tibbits tend to know where they come from, having not suffered a massive genocide and been allowed to flourish. Some may even know where to find scrolls detailing whose familiar started which tibbit lines.

    As the plight of the feline tibbits was witnessed, the fox tibbits slipped further into hiding far into the deep forests and deeper still. Occasionally one assisted a cat tibbit but a full on alliance was never formed. In most cases it was likely the feline tibbits had no idea a fox tibbit had even assisted them and if they did who would dare have said a word considering they were so hunted themselves?

    Unlike there feline counterparts foxes have never had an assertion of openness. They have simply always remained hidden.

    Undercover Society
    As the feline tibbits are now beginning to be progressively more open with their identity, with increased acceptance though not quite entirely so, some younger foxes have become curious.

    Fox Tibbits generally stay close to home unless they are forced to leave by unforeseen circumstance however it is not unheard of among the fox tibbits for a young fox tibbit to get a little of an adventurous spirit and curiosity about the world outside there deep forest enclaves and sprawling interconnected dens. This is often encouraged even, so long as they strictly avoid humanoid creatures. This does not mean they always do, only that none have yet been caught. As there health does not deteriorate until they are in the very last few years of there lives you can best know a fox tibbit is likely young if out exploring the world as unlike there feline counterparts Fox Tibbits crave the stability of the dens of there people. On very rare occasion, should a fox tibbit befriend or otherwise adopt another race other than another kind of tibbit, they often find themselves long outliving them. This often further discourages such instances.

Religion:

    Fox tibbits generally pay respects to the nature and the forces therof and do not tend to care which named nature diety another pays respect to even if they may have festivals for such things. A popular alternative is even the goddess of magic, which is considered a respectable choice among fox tibbits considering how tibbits came to be. For fox tibbits it is important to share the celebration as one, not to believe the same thing. While some rituals are performed privately, many are community driven respects paid with each paying respect to there individual deity and sharing as one in the celebration of such. Fox Tibbits may even decide to worship no diety at all and freely participate in the celebrations which are often centered around den-mates, clans, successful hunts, nature itself, and seasons more than to any singular god. If they do dedicate themselves to a diety however, fox tibbits tend to stand by them.

Names:

    The longer a Tibbit's life, the longer there name, however when they are not yet weened they favor names describing features that stand out about them, such as 'White paw', 'Black Tail' and 'Soft Paw', 'Yippy Kit' etc. Fox Tibbits tend to add to the names rather sparringly, so for instance a fox who has survived a storm they were caught within may add 'Flood Swimmer' and a fox that hunted a record breaking number of rabbits may add 'Rabbit Hunter', or even if they tame a creature they may take up monikers such as 'wolf whisperer',  however they are just as likely to take up a name such as 'bookwise'. It is important to note that among fox tibbits the names are often granted them by there families and community, however if a young tibbit has a significant enough experience they may choose to present a name reflecting this, to add to there own, upon return to the dens. This also doubles as to reflect the deeds to the highlights of such adventures among the dens. To a fox tibbit the long name is a personal matter and they do not tend to share it outside of close bonds and there own community. A shortened name or even an independent nickname is usually used.

    Fox Tibbits, when grown, tend to be patient yet energetic and curious, but generally care little for moral extremes, thus they favor chaotic and neutral alignments.

Size. Tibbits are around 4 feet tall, and tend to weigh around 70 pounds.

Age: Tibbits do not even know how long Tibbits live. (consult DM for flavor and if you want an especially old Tibbit to be known).

 

Fox language in 'writing' tends to be the way they step in tracks upon the ground, most commonly in mud of some sort. To anyone who doesn't know that is a language it looks mere fox tracks.

Fox Tibbit Traits

Fox Tibbits are vulpine shapechangers who often masquarade as foxes.

Vulpine Grace

Tibbit's have proficiency in dex saves.

Ability Score Increase

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

Age

A Tibbit reaching adulthood around the same rate as other humanoid races but not even Tibbits know how old Tibbits can live.

Size

In humanoid form Tibbits are around 4 feet tall, and tend to weigh around 70 pounds. Tibbit Humanoid form is small. In cat form Tibbits are Tiny.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 40 feet.

Vulpine Senses

You have the heightened senses of a fox in either form. Your vulpine eyes have given you the advantage of having proficiency in the Perception skill and the innate darkvision. You have a keen sense of smell which gives you Advantage on Wisdom Perception Checks that rely on smell. Additionally your ears grant advantage to checks involving hearing.

Fox Form

Shapeshift into cat form at will. Your musk acts as 'charm'(10th lvl) 3/long rest. You can poof your tail to cast 'major illusion' 1/long rest. When licking self or another Tibbit a you heal 3d8 points of damage. In fox form a you only have 2 hp. Strength becomes 3 Dex 15, Con 10. You are size Tiny.

Keen Smell

You have the smell capabilities of a fox in either form.

Languages

You can speak and 'write' fox. You can also speak, read, and write common.