Homebrew Fenneks Species Details

Fenneks are a race of small fox-like big eared creatures, who used to live in the dessert. They were once proud nomads, moving from place in order to survive. They were organized in clans (or tribes), with no central governing body, living happy in their small communities. And then, Orcs came from the North. A tribe of barbarians, intending to rule over the seemingly uninhabited dessert. But the Fenneksn resisted fiercely the conquest of the Orcs. Their former happy and peaceful society was transformed into a military nation, and they sank in a 20 year old war with the Orcs. Eventually, the huge and organized Orcs defeated the tiny, scattered and outnumbered Fenneks. And if that wasn't enough, they - in a genocidal manner - proceeded to exterminate every single Fennek. Some clans were completely eradicated, while others leaved the dessert and never looked behind. And now, very few Fenneks remain. Scattered across the land, striving to survive.

Fenneks are very small, with their heights usually ranging from 4 to 5 feet. They have large pointy ears, and a very bright fur. They take advantage of their claws and petite stature, as they are very quick, stealthy and agile in battle. And additionally, they have the abiility to burrow into the ground - an ability that came in hand when fighting the Orcs. They are not very strong, but their aforementioned qualities make up for it in battle. Also, they are great climbers and survivalists. However, having grown up in the dessert, they are weak against cold.

Fenneks make great Rangers and Rogues.

Fenneks Traits

Small but agile desert foxes.

Languages

Fenneks speak Common, Elvish and one extra language.

Movement

Walking Speed: 30 ft / Burrowing Speed: 30 ft / Climbing Speed: 30 ft

Cold Vulnerability

Fenneks are vulnerable to cold.

Ability Score Increases

Dexterity +2 / Wisdom +2 / Constitution +1

Darkvision

Darkvision +60 ft

Naturally Stealthy

Ability to attempt to hide behind larger creatures.

Acclimatized

Ignore all penalties from harsh dessert environments.

Fury of the Small

Add lvl to damage 1/short on bigger creature.

Weapon Proficiency

Proficiency with Longbow and Shortsword.

Unarmed Strike

1d4 unarmed strike.

Skill Proficiencies

Ability to choose 2 proficiencies among: Survival, Stealth, Acrobatics

Age

The average lifespan for a Fennek is approximately 150 years. They are considered adults after the age of 27.