Homebrew Ferretfolk Species Details

According to legends, a duo of heroes existed long ago, comprised of an Elf and his ferret companion. They were inseparable, and as time went on the life of the ferret began to shorten compared to the long lives of an Elf. Thus forcing the Elf to track down a power that would change that, but this would not come without a price... The Fey linked their life forces so that the ferret could live as long as the Elf did... in return they owed her a favor. As the years went on they forgot about the favor and continued their lives as normal... until the calling... when the Fey Queen demanded her favor, they decided to ignore her. With much rage and incredible power, she cursed them! Their souls were bound for eternity along with their genetics, they were now one being; an Ferretfolk.

Ferretfolk closely resemble ferrets, complete with their black to white patterns of fur. They stand upright, and the light of intelligence shimmers behind their peaceful yet curious eyes. They have short, powerful limbs with their hands and feet paw-like, complete with sharp claws they can use to defend themselves, or burrow. It's with their claws they dig out their underground villages or sett, living in small clans of 10-15 members at any one time forming elaborate and complex tunnel networks complete with streets that weave between the roots of trees above.

When the clan grows too large, it often separates into halves, with one half digging a new sett a few miles from the original. As an orderly people they form long-term bonds, and when they choose a mate, their dedication is unwavering. They divide themselves into roles that they traditionally keep for life, and pass down these roles through the taking of apprentices who are never their own cubs, they believe this keeps the bloodlines versatile and healthy. Ferretfolk make excellent gatherers due to their amazing sense of smell. Perhaps the greatest minis of all, due to their nimble and cunning nature along with their sense of smell and hearing, forming extraordinary scouts and rogues.

Ferretfolk Traits

Dextrous and wise creatures with excellent smell and hearing. Due to their small size they are difficult to hit. Also make surprisingly good swimmers.

Survival of the Fittest

Evolution has given Ferretfolk keen eyes designed for all hours of the day, long snouts with many scent receptors, long ears with thousands of tiny hairs to narrow in on sound like their whiskers which sense vibrations and disturbances nearby, making them adept to survive.

You have 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.
Gain advantage in checks involving smell and hearing.
You have proficiency in the Survival skill.
You have proficiency in the Perception skill.

Patterned Fur

Size and color pattern allows easy hiding. You can attempt to hide even when you are only lightly obscured by foliage, heavy rain, falling snow, mist, and other natural phenomena.

Mongoose Reflexes

Their small nimble bodies increase their reflexes. Like a cobra attempting to strike a mongoose... Good luck with that! Increase your DEX by 2 and your AC by an amount equal to your proficiency (-2).

Badger's Wrath

Due to a common ancestor with badgers, Ferretfolk feel no remorse nor fear and cannot be stopped unless killed.