Homebrew Fae Fawn Species Details

Physical Description

Those who are familiar only with Centaurs are quick to point out the similarities in resemblance between them and Fae Fawn, but closer observation reveals a plentitude of differences. Fae Fawn have lower bodies of deer and the upper bodies of youthful humans. Even an old Fae Fawn will still have the appearance of a man no older than twenty, and they rarely live twice that number. Fae Fawn are lithe creatures, quick on their hooves and flighty by nature. They are much lighter in coloration than most centaurs, both in the upper and lower parts of their bodies.

The Fae Fawn race encompasses a variety characteristics. One population of Fae Fawn might have longer fur, rougher character and resemble a reindeer while another will share the tiny frame and tusks of muntjacs also known as barking deer. This makes it hard to make generalizations about Fae Fawn physiology. Although the following usually remains true, males have imposing antler crowns while females have slightly smaller antlers. They are relatively small, standing no taller than a human or often much smaller.

 

History

Though they look like Centaurs, Fae Fawn actually hail from the Feywild. They have more in common with the fey than any other race. Fae Fawn have almost completely adapted to the material plane to the point that they are nowadays quite rare in their native Feywild. Fae Fawn have no history as a race. They do not build nor have they ever built nations or empires. They have little to show for the thousands of years of their existence in the material plane. 

Unfortunately, this lack of a need to assert themselves has led Fae Fawn into being cruelly mistreated in many parts. Their mindset means that Fae Fawn bands respond to aggression with fierce resistance, but the moment the offender backs off, the Fae Fawn do too. It's not that they forget: rather they cease caring. This makes it easy for a tactical foe abusing this tendency to devastate Fae Fawn populations. Fae Fawns also possess a fairly low level of technology unless they live close to a more stable society. Their weaponry consists of little more than sharpened sticks, and they have no need of constructed dwellings.

Fae Fawn Traits

Your Fae Fawn character has the following racial traits

Ability Score Increase

Your Dexterity score increases by 2 and your Wisdom score increases by 1

Age

Fae Fawn mature at a much slower rate than most races, rarely living past the age of 20

Alignment

Fae Fawn tend to lean toward Neutrality

Size

Fae Fawn female range from 4 to 5 feet tall while males range from 5 to 6 feet tall

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet

Fey

Your creature type is Fey rather than humanoid.

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.

Hooves of Fury

You may attack with your hooves as though they were your unarmed strike. You are proficient with your unarmed strikes, which deal 1d6 bludgeoning damage on a hit.

Rideable Anatomy

You can willingly serve as a mount for a Medium or smaller creature as long as their additional weight doesn't cause you to be encumbered. Furthermore, your carrying capacity is multiplied by 1.5.

Fey Ancestry

You have advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and magic cannot put you to sleep.

Language

You can speak, read and write Common and Sylvan.