Homebrew Fawn Species Details

"I saw her hiding in the bushes. I looked away for only a second and when I looked back, she was gone."

Fawns are curious yet shy beings that often live in large forests. They share the land with the other forest animals, and often work together to provide a safe location for all creatures. They have been known to save people that have been knocked unconscious in the woods.

Elegant and Beautiful

With their frail humanoid bodies, deer-like faces, and luscious antlers, these creatures are the definition of beauty. They range in height from 4'5" to 6'5", average being about 5'5". These antlered humanoids live in forest kingdoms, hidden away amongst the undergrowth. Decorating themselves with nature-themed clothing and accessories, Faun accept all living creatures are part of their society.

A Majestic Kingdom

Fawn live in large Kingdoms hidden away in the deepest forests, ruled over by a royal family. They are often very polite and well-mannered, having been brought up in a peaceful and proper way. The creatures hold balls and dances, work with various creatures to defend their territory, and keep the forest healthy and beautiful. Each Kingdom has many important roles that must be filled, such as the King and Queen, Crown Prince/Princess, Advisors, Elite Guard, Royal Guard, and many other positions. All Fawn play an important roll in their Kingdom.

Deer Spirits

Fawn are strongly connected to deer, and can telepathically speak with them. Each Fawn can shift into their deer form at will. If 'killed' in their deer form, Fawn transform back into their humanoid selves at 1 HP, but remain unconscious. If frightened, Fawn must shift to their deer forms and use their higher movement speed (60ft) to run away. While in deer form, Fawn are more timid and Animal Handling must be rolled to approach.

White Stag

Fawn worship the White Stag, and see him as a sign of protection. Very few have ever come across him, but those that do are often left with blessings to help them in their adventurers. Those who purposely harm the White Stag are cursed, and often slowly lose their sanity. The White Stag is a sign of life itself, and foliage is often healthier and more luscious when the Stag is nearby.

 

 

 

Fawn Names

In honour of their culture and lifestyle, Fawn often take names relating in some way to nature.

Male Names: Ash, August, Axel, Bear, Buck, Chase, Colt, Chip, Crane, Cypress, Dale, Eberhardt, Ellwood, Everest, Falcon, Flint, Forrest, Gabriel, Hawk, Hawthorne, Jay, Justice, Kodiak, Lark, Leif, Magnus, Moshe, Reed, Rowan, Sol, Sparrow, Storm, Talon, Thorn, Tiger, Vale, Winter, Wolfe, Wren

Female Names: Amity, Aspen, Arbor, Autumn, Azalea, Blossom, Basil, Briar, Brooke, Charity, Fern, Harmony, Hazel, Holly, Hope, Iris, Ivy, Jade, Juniper, Lily, Lotus, Luna, Maple, Nova, Primrose, Rain, River, Robin, Rosetta, Spring, Soleil, Summer, Terra, Vera, Willow

Last Names: Gazelle, Whitetail

Fawn Traits

Your fawn character is a quiet, more curious creature that prefers to keep to her own species.

Deer Shifter

Fawn are strongly connected to deer, and can telepathically speak with them. Each Fawn can shift into their deer form at will. If 'killed' in their deer form, Fawn transform back into their humanoid selves at 1 HP, but remain unconscious. If frightened, Fawn must shift to their deer forms and use their higher movement speed (60ft) to run away. While in deer form, Fawn are more timid and Animal Handling must be rolled to approach, and their stats stay the same. All your items disappear until you transform back.

Natural Camouflage

You can attempt to hide even when you are only lightly obscured by foliage, heavy rain, falling snow, mist, and other natural phenomena.

Loved By Animals

You gain proficiency in Animal Handling.

Ability Score Increase

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

Age

Fawns reach adulthood at the age of 18, although they typically age slower than humans. The average fawn lives 150-200 years.

Alignment

Fawns see the good in everything, and love the world. They can not be anything other than Lawful Good, Neutral Good, or Chaotic Good.

Size

Fawns range from 4.5 feet to over 6.5 feet tall and have slender builds. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet. In Deer form, your base walking speed is 60 feet.

Darkvision

Accustomed to deep, dark forests and the night sky, you have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. 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.

Fey Ancestry

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

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common, Elvish, and Sylvan.