Homebrew Blinkfolk Species Details

Blinkfolk Description

Born of powerful Unseelie Fey magics, Blinkfolk (also known as "Iorwe" in Elvish and Sylvan) are tall and lithe humanoids with felid features, with possible characteristics resembling those of a Blink Dog or Displacer Beast. They have very short black, amber, or dark purple fur that covers their entire body; sickly green or yellow eyes that turn pitch black when their pupils dilate; three long, pointed tails; small but sharp retractable claws on their paws; two sharp canine teeth on the top and bottom of their mouths that can sometimes stick out; and short cat ears that end with a tuft of needle-width whiskers. Blinkfolk are often very skinny or even gaunt in their features - some have sunken faces with their back bones and ribs showing through their fur. They almost never grow facial hair, but those that do grow short, stubbly manes. They stand at least 5 feet tall, though some can be upwards of 7, and weight no more than 160 pounds.

Blinkfolk have raspy, angry voices that don't tend to accurately represent their character. They will sometimes let out loud barks or meows when surprised. They are very jovial and chaotic, only becoming sad when something very grave happens like the death of two loved-ones on the same day. Blinkfolk form quick bonds with those around them, and will work to keep spirits high by whatever means they can think of, whether that be by giving a speech or getting their companions drunk.

Blinkfolk tend to wear light clothing, scrapping together whatever they might wear from their surroundings.

Blinkfolk are foragers and wanderers by nature. They will only settle down if they have children and only until those children are old enough to fend for themselves in the Blinkfolk's eyes, which can be very young. They can tolerate most people, but tend to form very close knit groups of 3 to 10 with others that they find particularly interesting. They love to live in jungles and dense swamps where they can easily jump and climb from tree to tree using their 3 tails. They hate cold climates, but will tolerate them if there are people around that they enjoy. Most other races think of the Blinkfolk as cowardly, though Blinkfolk tend to think that they are just good at knowing when to tactically retreat. Blinkfolk aren't easily offended, but they are prone to playing small pranks on those who they feel deserve it.

Blinkfolk Origins

Blinkfolk are closely bound to the Feywild and Ethereal Plane. They were created, or at least claimed to be created, by an Unseelie Archmagi for use as scouts from the fusion of several Fey and Ethereal creatures. Their chaotic nature quickly lead to their desertion of the mage, and they spread across much of the Unseelie Feywild. Because of their origin, Blinkfolk possess the innate ability to cast several spells.

Blinkfolk Names

Blinkfolk have short, sharp names like Bark, Hike, Jive, Cave, or Sit.

Blinkfolk Traits

Your Blinkfolk character has the following racial traits.

Ability Score Increase

Your Dexterity score increases by 2, and one other ability score of your choice increases by 1.

Age

Blinkfolk tend to live about 200 years, maturing between 5 and 10 years old.

Alignment

Blinkfolk tend to be chaotic neutral.

Size

You stand between 5 and 8 feet tall and weigh no more than 160 pounds. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Blinkfolk are fast and agile climbers. Your base walking and climbing speeds are 35 feet.

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.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and your choice of Elvish or Sylvan.

Blinkfolk Magic

When you reach 3rd level, you can cast the blur spell once with this trait and regain the ability to do so when you finish a long rest. When you reach 4th level, you can cast the misty step spell once with this trait and regain the ability to do so when you finish a long rest. When you reach 5th level, you can cast the blink spell once with this trait and regain the ability to do so when you finish a long rest. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for these spells.