Homebrew Fey Hound Species Details

A race that was rediscovered after much time. Fey hounds are the cousins of the basically extinct Fey corgi. Doglike fey creatures who roam Ebaria with a nose that sends them straight into adventure. They come in various colors and sizes and there's never two that are truly alike. (Except their love for chasing balls around) They're naturally rare, but they can theoretically be found anywhere, as their diversity is truly something exceptional 

Fey Hound Traits

Fey hounds share the following racial traits.

Creature Type

You are a Beast

Size

Fey hounds can be as small as 2-3 ft to 7ft tall on their hind legs depending on their breed. you are Small or medium.

Natural Tracker

 You have proficiency in the Perception skill. Additionally, you gain advantage on skill checks that require hearing or smell.

Age

Although fey corgis reach physical maturity at about the same age as humans do, they tend to outlive them as they reach adulthood at 18 years and can live to be 300 years old

Languages

You speak Common and Sylvan

Adaptable Body

At all times, a Fey Hound can be in one of two stances: Upright, or All Fours. The Fey Hound can swap between these two stances once per turn as a free action

upright: While in this stance, you are on your hind legs and your speed is 30. While in this stance, You can hold equipment With your front paws as normal.

All Fours: While in this stance, you are on all fours and your Walking speed is 40 and your Burrow speed is 10. While in this stance, You are unable to hold equipment with your front paws. Additionally, you are able to use your mouth to carry one piece of equipment as if it was a hand.

While swapping between stances, the Fey Hound can stow or move equipment from its mouth or paws as part of the free action.