Homebrew Kitsune Species Details

Kitsune are foxlike spiritual beings. They are known for playing tricks and using illusion magic. They can shapeshift between their human, fox and original form. They possess the ability to shapeshift between a humanoid form, a fox form, and their true spiritual form. As a kitsune grows older and more powerful, additional tails begin to appear, up to a maximum of nine. A nine-tailed kitsune is often regarded as a wise and powerful leader within their colony.

Kitsune are often described as humanoids with fox ears and one or more tails. They resemble humans in height and general physical traits. Although they share many similarities with humans, their physiques differ in several important ways. Kitsune tend to have lighter, more agile bodies and possess exceptional flexibility. They also enjoy remarkably long lifespans, often living up to 1,000 years. Most kitsune civilizations maintain a deep spiritual connection to nature and the spirit world. Their tails show, how powerful a Kitsune is and in what rank they stand in their society.

Kitsune Traits

Creature Type: Fey
Size: Medium (about 4–7 feet tall) or Small (about 2–4 feet tall), chosen when you select this species
Speed: 30 feet

As a Kitsune, you have these special traits.

Spiritual Senses

You connection to nature and the spiritual world gives you proficiency in one of the following skills of your choice: Arcana, Nature, Perception, or Survival.

Darkvision

You have Darkvision with a range of 60 feet.

Shape-Shifter

As an Action, you can shape-shift to either a fox or a human. You determine the specifics of the changes. You stay in the new form until you take an action to revert to your true form or loose all your Temporary Hit Points.

Fox.  You transform yourself into the appearance of a fox. Your size changes to small and all your non-magic-items wont shape-shift with you, causing to loose them on the ground. Although you look like a fox, your game statistics wont change and you cant use any items you wear.
While shape-shifted with this trait you gain 1d6 additional Temporary Hit Points and have advantage on Acrobatics checks.

Human. Your body changes to a human. Your size changes to medium. Altough you look like a human, your game statistics wont change. If you interact with a magical item, you transform back to your true form. While shape-shifted with this trait you gain 1d6 additional Temporary Hit Points and have advantage on Desception checks.