Homebrew Vulpera Species Details

The vulpera are a race of foxlike creatures that thrive at being hunter-gatherers. These creatures live in the desert and are arguably the best race of desert survivors. In addition, the vulpera have taken an unusual interest in the arts of alchemy and use whatever they make to their fullest extent.

Scavengers & Survivors

The vulpera are a keen and intelligent race of nomadic scavengers. They are capable of turning what they find into opportunities to thrive and are skilled at solving problems, no matter their size. Despite their small stature, vulpera are fierce and cunning in battle, bringing down any enemy foolish enough to underestimate them. While they have permanent settlements in burrows, their caravans mostly travel from hideaway to hideaway, scavenging for supplies, trading them where they can, and spreading information they pick up along the way. Their scavenging often takes the form of looting artifacts and treasure from ancient ruins and selling them to the highest bidder.

Resourceful Gatherers

Dwelling in deserts all their life, the vulpera can't afford to waste resources. Over time, they have learned to take anything that looks even remotely useful and be creative using what they have, and they have learned to recognize value wherever it hides in the desert.

Vulpera Names

Vulpera do not have any sort of algorithm to come up with names. Instead, they choose whatever they think sounds good. However, they do typically choose shorter names rather than longer ones.

Male Names: Ajinno, Akaiya, Aksilo, Ashido, Cuzen, Ekogo Ennobu, Fezar, Fezax, Funjin, Gichio, Hiko, Hiroak, Ikkond, Kosen, Kutala, Mistran, Pippik, Ranri, Sajin, Senji, Sonal, Takiji, Temora

Female Names: Arule, Ayana, Diralan, Emina, Fusako, Hanila, Ikora, Jenila, Jolanza, Kayana, Lidawa, Nakika, Neeza, Nilani, Oonako, Oralila, Qelila, Sayana, Shara, Sinaki, Sinan, Xaniko

Vulpera Traits

Your vulpera character has the following racial traits:

Ability Score Increase

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

Age

Vulpera mature significantly faster than humans, reaching physical adulthood at the age of 5. However, a vulpera isn't considered an adult until they are ready to take on the responsibilities of their kin and caravan. They age noticeably faster and rarely live longer than 75 years.

Alignment

Most vulpera lean towards neutral as they keep to themselves and care for the wellbeing of their own. However, their affection for other beings can often be inter- preted as acts of kindness, even if it is not done out of the kindness of their hearts.

Size

Vulpera are between 3 and 4 feet tall and average about 40 pounds. Your size is Small.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 25 feet.

Desert Born

You're naturally adapted to hot climates, as described in chapter 5 of the Dungeon Master's Guide.

Nose for Trouble

You have a keen sense of danger when it approaches you. When you suffer a critical hit, you can use your reaction to make it a normal hit instead. You can use this feature once per long rest.

Keen Hearing

You have advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on hearing.

Desert Surivalist

You gain proficiency in Survival and one of the following skills of your choice: Animal Handling, Nature, and Perception.

Pathfinder

Whenever you make a Wisdom (Survival) check related to navigating, you add double your proficiency bonus to the check, instead of your normal proficiency bonus.

Claws

Your claws are natural weapons, which you can use to make unarmed strikes. If you hit with them, you deal slashing damage equal to 1d4 + your Strength modifier, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common, Vulpera, and one other language of your choice. Vulpera are a nomadic race that pick up the languages of those they travel among.