Homebrew Beastfolk Species Details

Beastfolk, also called Toot Silumni in the native Sylvan, are a Fey race of animal-like shapeshifters. Similar to Druids, they can shift back and forth between beast and humanoid form. However, unlike Druids, their “wildshapes” are only one creature. Some Beastfolk choose to live primarily in their humanoid form, shifting only when necessary. Some others like to stay in their beast form, for ease of movement or even disguise. There are legends that say that this race is descended from lycanthropes that chose to live in the Feywild long ago, and were imbued with Fey magic. 

Similarly to Changelings, some Beastfolk can alter their humanoid forms to appear as a different gender, sex, or physical appearance. However, they are unable to alter race, and have the visage of elves.

Based on their beast shape, there are different racial bonuses. While in Beast form, you retain your hit points and stats.

Different Forms: 

 

Ursine/Bear Form: +2 Strength, proficiency in Athletics. Your size when in Beast form is large.

Feline/Cat Form: +2 Dexterity, proficiency in Stealth. Your size in Beast form ranges from tiny to large, depending on the feline form you choose (note you may only choose one for your character - you cannot be a housecat one day and a tiger the next).

Badger Form: +2 Constitution, proficiency in Survival. Your size in Beast form is tiny.

Raven Form: +2 Intelligence, proficiency in Investigation. Your size in Beast form is tiny.

Owl Form: +2 Wisdom, proficiency in Insight. Your size in Beast form is tiny.

Canine/Canid Form: +2 Charisma, proficiency in Persuasion. Your size in Beast form ranges from tiny to large (Canine form is up to DM's discretion in regards to which form is accepted, for example Dire Wolves, Blink Dogs, Death Hounds, etc.)

Beastfolk Traits

Beastfolk Traits

Age

Beastfolk age at the same rate as humans, reaching adulthood at around 18. However, due to their Fey nature, they can live much longer, from 180 to 300 years. They are usually considered middle-aged at around age 90.

Beast Form

Select a Beast form that your character will take permanently. You may switch to this form once per combat with a bonus action, however shifting is unlimited outside of battle.

Size

Your size in humanoid form is medium. Your size will vary in Beast form.

Fey Origins

You have resistance against much enchantment magic. You have advantage against saving throws for being charmed, and magic cannot put you to sleep.

Fey Step

Starting at Level 4, twice per long rest, you may use a bonus action to teleport to an unoccupied spot you can see within 50 ft.

Darkvision

You have Darkvision. You can see in the dark up to 100 feet as if in dim lighting. You only see in black and white, not in color.