Homebrew Faunus Species Details

History

While there are some examples of Faunus that have forged their own civilization, truly, the history of Faunus has been dominated by the other races of the realms. In many realms, their animal aspects cause them to be seen as lesser than the more pure-blooded humanoids. At best, the racial tensions led faunus to remain in isolated communities in the wilderness, surviving via their bond to nature. At worst, it led to mass enslavement. In many realms, the majority of Faunus were slaves at one point, and even in places that have progressed beyond that, the lingering resentment still holds major prominence in racial relations, for all sides.

Society

Because most faunus come with the baggage of a history of enslavement, modern Faunus civilizations and enclaves are often very progressive, doing their utmost to overcome their past with new achievements. Education is highly valued, and deep appreciation of the arts, including martial. Yet these are accomplishments are still often marred by neighboring races, either disenfranchising faunus living within their borders or political apathy for faunus states. Many faunus still live a much more subsistence lifestyle, either from forced or indentured labor or from living in tribal villages in the wilds. These populations are much more aggressive with relations to other races but form strong bonds within themselves for protection.

Faunus Names

Within the ranks of educated faunus, is has become a tradition to name children after literary inspirations to condone an air of sophistication, to expand further from their roots. Names are often chosen in correlation with the child's Animal Aspect, resulting in names that some outsiders consider somewhat humorously appropriate.

Male: Adam, Baghera, Leo, Sirius, Sun, Tyrian

Female: Blake, Kali, Katherine, Luna, Neon, Velvet

Family: Belladonna, Scarlatina, Taurus, Wukong

Faunus Traits

Faunus Traits A people with a deep connection to nature that manifests in an Animal Aspect. And cute cat ears.

Language

You can speak, read and write Common and Sylvan.

Ability score increase

Your Dexterity or Constitution increase by 1

Age

Faunus come of age in their teens and rarely exceed one century.

Alignment

While faunus have no innate tendency towards good or evil, their animalistic nature and history of suppression and revolt leave most Faunus tending towards the more chaotic alignments.

Beast senses

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.

Natural weapon

Your Animal Aspect manifests as teeth, claws, horns, stinger, or some other body part that animals use to defend yourself with. You gain a natural weapon that you are proficient with that deal 1d4 of either bludgeoning, piercing, slashing, poison or acid damage. Once chosen you cannot change natural weapon.