Homebrew Ferrekin (Ferret Folk) Species Details

 

A Rare Traveler

When ferretfolk leave their homes behind, the aren't alone for long. As social creatures, they are quick to make friends with whomever they come across. Their good intentions and seemingly blissful ignorance often captivates the hearts of thieves and bandits, making them reluctant to rob the goofy humanoids.

Rare as it is to see ferretfolk outside of their villages, it is even more rare to see one join an adventuring party, as they tend to avoid putting themselves in danger. If you were to come across an adventuring ferretfolk, stick around and listen to the wisdom they have to share about the world.

Personality & Behavior

Ferretfolk are often ridiculed by the more humanoid races for their scent. Most, if not all of the anthropomorphic races understand that ferretfolk and other animal-based races alike give themselves a specific scent as a means of identification. The ferretfolk usually don't mind, as they see it as the ignorance of the more humanoid races.

These ferret-like humanoids are very social and charismatic, and love to tell their stories with everyone they come across. They tend to be kindhearted individuals who very rarely act upon evil deeds. However, those who have chosen a dark path are often seen as savages, and these few will not hesitate to betray anyone foolish enough to trust them.

Ability Score Increase

Your Dexterity score increases by 2, and your Charisma score increases by 1.

 Age

Ferrekin generally reach full size and maturity at 13 to 14 years of age and their typical life span is 50 to 60 years, with some living up to 90. 

 Alignment

Ferrekin are fiercely independent and tend towards neutrality or chaos. They also tend to care deeply about those they have bonded with, and will tend to choose loyalty over law. That said, they may be of any alignment. 

 Burrowers

With a natural burrowing ability, ferrekin can burrow through dirt at half their walking speed. Depending on the uniformity and softness of the ground, this may be considered difficult terrain, thereby slowing them down.

Sneaky Cheeky

Ferrekin delight in physical trickery and pranks. As such, they have proficiency in the Stealth and Sleight of Hand skills.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and Critterish. Critterish is the language spoken by most critterkin races, and includes sounds like chittering, grunts, and a good deal of body language. Folks who are fluent in Critterish can communicate at an extremely rudimentary level with most wild animals, if they are inclined to engage. This is limited to concepts like "friend," "beware," "food," and, "help." 

Ferrekin (Ferret Folk) Traits

Extra stuff for them, IDK

Ability Score Increase

Your Dexterity score increases by 2, and your Charisma score increases by 1.

Darkvision

You have a ferret's keen senses, especially in the dark. 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.

Ferret Flexibility

Your reflexes and agility allow you to move with ease. When you are required to make a Dexterity saving throw, you can use your enhanced flexibility to give yourself advantage. This can be used once per short rest.

Claws

Because of your claws, you have a climbing speed of 20 feet. In addition, your claws are natural weapons, which you can use to make unarmed strikes. If you hit with them, you deal slashing damage equal to 1d4 + your Strength modifier, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike.