Homebrew Faunus Species Details

Not Quite Human

Similar in appearance to Humans, each Faunus has a single physical animal trait. Faunus have the same skin color scheme as Humans, ranging from pale white to a deep brown or black. No one is sure when exactly they appeared but ever since they did, discrimination has been directed towards them (due to them being sub-human).

The Faunus War

This led to a war that lasted at least three years known as the Faunus Rights Revolution, or the Faunus War staged by the Faunus in retaliation for Human civilization trying to centralize their species on the island of Menagerie. In it's third year the war took a turning point in the Battle of Fort Castle where General Lagune, an inexperienced leader in the Human army, attempted to ambush Faunus troops in their sleep. The Faunus used their near-perfect night-vision to their advantage and defeated the much larger army. It is unknown how much longer the war carried on but the Faunus came out the other side as the victors. As a result of winning the war, Faunus were allowed to live within the four kingdoms, though discrimination still remains to this day. 

Faunus Names

Faunus have similar naming schemes to Humans.

 

Faunus Traits

Faunus share many similar racial traits despite varying in appearance.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common.

Ability Score Increase

You get a +2 to Wisdom score and +2 to Dexterity score.

Age

 Faunus reach adulthood in their late teens and live less than a century.

Alignment

 Faunus tend toward no particular alignment. The best and the worst are found among them.

Size

Faunus vary widely in height and build, from barely 5 feet to well over 6 feet tall. Regardless of your position in that range, your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Darkvision

Thanks to your animalistic trait you have superior eyesight. 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.

Skill Versatility

You gain proficiency in two skills of your choice.