Homebrew Faunus Species Details

“We have been discriminated against our whole lives. But that isn’t who we are. We won’t let that define us. Well...Most of us.”
You are an animalistic race. Literally. Every Faunus shares a trait with an animal in the world, and the greatest of you take advantage of it. The Faunus have spent their history as slaves, second-class citizens, and under the thumb of discrimination. Only after the Great War did that truly start to change. The world came together and gave you your own continent, but your people are still split on thinking if it was a way to pay you back or push you out.

"Creator’s Note: The following are merely general ideas, and you’re not restricted to these animals or even in the Ability Score Increase. A case could be made that frog could go under strong, using powerful legs to kick at enemies. Check with your DM for permission."

Strong faunus variations

Bull, Ox, Cow, Bear, Dog, Tiger, Elephant, Turtle, Horse, Whale, Kangaroo, Rhino, Hippo, Pig, Goat, Shark, Crocodile.

Ability Score Increase: +2 Strength

Fast faunus variations

Cat, Bird, Snake, Scorpion, Fox, Dolphin, Eagle, Wolf, Deer, Rabbit, Monkey, Squirrel, Frog, Bat, Leopard, Raccoon, Chameleon, Lizard.

Ability Score Increase: +2 Dexterity

Alignment: Faunus vary greatly in their alignments, but more often than not tend to be neutral and lawful.

Speed: 30 feet

Sins of my Father: -2 Persuasion when dealing with humans.

One Of Us: +4 Animal Handling

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.

Faunus Trait: Every faunus is born with a single animal-like trait. The list below has recommended trait concepts.

"Creator’s Note: Like above, special cases can be made. Be imaginative and check with your DM for permission on custom concepts."

Ears: +2 to perception checks

Natural Weapon: Bite attack dealing 1d8+Str damage.

Eyes: Darkvision - You can see clearly out of a range of 120ft.

Muscle Structure: +1 Strength or Dexterity, depending on variation

Legs: +2 to Acrobatics or +10 speed, Depending on the variation.

Fangs: Capable of injecting poison with a bite attack.

Wings: Capable of flight, allowing you to fly instead of normal movement.

Fins: +30 speed in underwater.

Skin: Scales/Thick Hide: +1 to Constitution

Tail: Able to use it like a third arm, depending on the variation.

Faunus Traits

Faunus Variations, Sins of my Father, One Of Us, Darkvision, Faunus Trait

Faunus Variations

Strong faunus variations

Bull, Ox, Cow, Bear, Dog, Tiger, Elephant, Turtle, Horse, Whale, Kangaroo, Rhino, Hippo, Pig, Goat, Shark, Crocodile.

Ability Score Increase: +2 Strength

Fast faunus variations

Cat, Bird, Snake, Scorpion, Fox, Dolphin, Eagle, Wolf, Deer, Rabbit, Monkey, Squirrel, Frog, Bat, Leopard, Raccoon, Chameleon, Lizard.

Ability Score Increase: +2 Dexterity

Sins of my Father

-2 Persuasion when dealing with humans.

One Of Us

+4 Animal Handling.

Darkvision

Accustomed to twilit forests and the night sky, you have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. 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.

Faunus Trait

Every faunus is born with a single animal-like trait. The list below has recommended trait concepts.

"Creator’s Note: Like above, special cases can be made. Be imaginative and check with your DM for permission on custom concepts."

Ears: +2 to perception checks

Natural Weapon: Bite attack dealing 1d8+Str damage.

Eyes: Darkvision - You can see clearly out of a range of 120ft.

Muscle Structure: +1 Strength or Dexterity, depending on variation

Legs: +2 to Acrobatics or +5 speed, Depending on the variation.

Fangs: Capable of injecting poison with a bite attack.

Wings: Capable of flight, allowing you to fly instead of normal movement.

Fins: +30 speed in underwater.

Skin: Scales/Thick Hide: +1 to Constitution

Tail: Able to use it like a third arm, depending on the variation.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and one choosen language.

Age

Faunus have lifespans comparable to humans. They enter adulthood in their late teens and usually live less than a century.

Alignment

Faunus society, with its clear roles and tasks, has a strong lawful bent. The faunus sense of fairness, balanced with an emphasis on self- sufficiency and personal accountability, pushes them toward neutrality.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Size

Faunus are taller on average than humans and relatively slender. Your size is Medium.