Homebrew Fluffle Species Details

A race of humanoids with rabbit ears and tails. They are relatively elusive adventurers, as first they have to break free from their masters. No one knows their origin, but there has been some evidence that fluffles have descended from elves, but their lifespans more closely mirror humans. Others theorize that genetic experimentation created them. Either way, they have almost exclusively been enslaved by an unknown creature with mind altering powers or driven to extinction.

Similar to elves in appearance, fluffles often could be mistaken for them, until you see their ears. They are slightly shorter than humans on average, ranging from well under 5 feet tall to just over 6 feet. They are more slender than humans, weighing only 100 to 145 pounds. Males and females are about the same height, and males are only marginally heavier than females. A fluffle's ears can be very large, going up to an extra foot tall.

Fluffles’ coloration encompasses the normal human range, hair and eyes of normal human colors, pink, gray, or white. Fluffles have no facial and little body hair, with the exception of their tail and ears.

Fluffles find themselves outcast among everyone. Those who know about their slavery are immediately suspect upon seeing one. Those who do not know usually think that they are an elf who is just a little bit strange. Very few people can-and will- make specialty clothing for them, so they usually resort to adventuring if they break free.

Most fluffles are located in colonies, serving their cruel master. Ones seen traveling around the world are usually adventurers, because it is not very likely that the fluffle will remain under mind control if they get too far away. However, there is no nonmagical way to tell whether or not they are controlled, or will be again, so suspicion is usually taken.

Fluffles usually take up human names, or names given by humans, for they are not given names of their own. They are most notable for not experiencing the affects of aging. They die at 100 years or so looking like they are 20.

Fluffles are uncommon among races in a world, so you may wish to ask your DM if this race exists and is playable before creating a fluffle character.

Fluffle Traits

Fluffles may not be accepted, but they are usually trained in a variety of tasks to properly serve. Their greatest physical attribute has to be their legs, which definitely came from the rabbit side.

Super Hearing

A fluffle has ears that make them(sometimes to their chagrin) very good at hearing. This gives you advantage on all Perception rolls based on hearing, and disadvantage on all CON saves for things such as becoming deafened.

Speedy Legs

A fluffle who needs to Dash does so differently than humanoids: they have a rapid succession of hops. This makes them dash even faster. However, you may not be able to hold items while doing so. This is something you may want to ask your DM about.

Powerful Legs

Most fluffles train to use their abnormally strong leg muscles to their advantage. This strengthens their jumping. Others do not get this training, and thus are more wild about their movements. This allows them to quadruple their speed when they take the Dash action away from a feasible cause. Such causes include spells that force them to run, being chased,  or taking damage to low health.

Ability Score Increase

Your Dexterity score increases by 1, your Charisma increases by 2, and your Wisdom is decreased by 1.

Age

Fluffles reach maturity at the same time as humans, and have similar lifespans, but they don't show the effects of age.

Alignment

Fluffles are brought up to hold to the law, so they are usually Lawful. However, they have no understanding of moral values, so they are usually Neutral or Evil, if they have had too much discrimination.

Size

Fluffles range from under 5 to over 6 feet tall and have slender builds. Your size is Medium. Their ears can range from 5 inches to a foot off of the top of their head.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common.