Homebrew Faefolk Species Details

The Faefolk and mischievous forest dwellers. Thought to be a rural legend most believe the Faefolk does our centuries ago, but in quiet forests, away from the heavy feet and noisy cities, they have their realms. 

Faefolk Traits

Faefolk racial traits

Charisma increase

The silver tongue of the Faefolk and their clever tricks grant you a charisma bonus

Agility increase

Being tiny and quick on your wings the Faefolk have an advantage to their dexterity 

Strength decrease

Being tiny and a race that value mind games and intelligence over brute strength the Faefolk have a slight strength disadvantage

Constitution decrease

The Faefolk are ancient beings who may live for millennia when in their lands. The magic flowing through their kingdom aid their magic abilities and extend their life space. When outside the kingdom they have a significant constitution disadvantage 

Age

Faefolk can be killed and wounded and rarely die from old age. It is rare for Faefolk to live beyond 2000 years, although faeries older than this have been known

Alignment

The Faefolk are tricksters are heart and therefore tend toward chaotic alignments 

Fae ancestors

Your fae ancestors have granted you with magical protection. You have resistance against being charmed and magic can’t put you to sleep

Child of nature

Being a creature that gains their magic from nature alongside residing in the woods you have proficiency in the nature skill

Nimble

You may pass through the space of a creature of a size larger than you and you may end your turn in the same square as another creature. Your melee reach is 0

Invisibility

At level 3 you gain the ability to cast the invisibility spell requiring no material components. You regain the ability to recast this spell offer a long rest. Charisma check

Fae fancy

Your people are renowned both for their love of music, and the widespread art of mixing poisons, policies, and remedies. You are proficient in either the herbalism kit, or any one musical instrument of your choice.

Languages

You can speak, read and write common, elvish and sylvan. Alongside this you can also speak to plants and animals as if they spoke your language 

Fae dusting

You can cast the sleep spell once. You regain the ability to cast this spell with this trait when you finish a long rest. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for this spell.