Homebrew Foxling Species Details

An unusual sight anywhere, the demi-human Foxlings are the offspring of an affair between a Fey being and a mortal, existing as part of both worlds but part of neither at the same time.

Capricious Origins

Foxlings are most often born to human mothers, but it is not unheard of for a Foxling child to be born to an elf or halfling as well.  Their fathers, although it is an insult to honest fathers across the land to even call them that, are cagey, unpredictable beings of the Feywild commonly known as Reynards.  Not much is known in the mortal realms about the Reynard, other than they are prone to sudden larks, flights of fancy, and are often too amorous for their own good, which keeps them on the move and in the shadows even in their home realm.  However, from time to time, a craftier (or luckier) Reynard will find itself crossing over into the mortal realm.  And once they find said mortals, they use their potent illusion and enchantment magics to satiate their deepest desires, which usually involves gambling, dancing, drinking, and fornicating as often as possible.  It goes without saying they are not the child-rearing types, and are often many cities, continents, or planes of existence away when any children they sire are born.

A Rare Breed

With their lithe frames and refined features, Foxlings appear stunningly beautiful and delicate to other races. They are slightly shorter than humans on average, ranging from under 5 feet tall to near 6 feet. They are more slender than humans, weighing only 100 to 160 pounds. Males and females are about the same height and weight, with the biggest differences between the two coming in how fox-like they appear compared to one another.  Some might have larger patches of fur on their bodies, larger tails and ears, bigger canine teeth, and even whiskers growing from their face, while others might register as completely human at a passing glance.  They usually have light colored hair and fur in shades of reddish brown, white, gray, golden brown, though it isn't completely unheard of them to posses black hair and fur.  Their range in eye color are mostly blue, green, yellow or brown eyes.

Strangers in Every Land

Due to their part-Fey nature, Foxlings tend to live longer than humans, often past 300 years of age. Foxlings lack a homeland to call their own, given their small numbers, so they try and blend in best they can in whatever human and elf communities they can.  But, given their role as outsiders in these societies, most rely on their impressive senses, cunning, and charms to survive or even sometimes thrive.  This, combined with a natural affinity for magic, allows the Foxlings to be adaptable beings who can often find the optimal path to surviving any encounter.  They tend to be nomadic as well, given their unique appearances and long lives, and this untethered lifestyle tends to make many who encounter a Foxling mistrustful of them.  In return, however, a Foxling is often loathe to trust others as well; and often comes off as wary, or even outright hostile at times.  However, if you can earn the trust of a Foxling, they are incredibly loyal and caring allies who put great stock in the bonds they form. 

Foxling Traits

+2 Charisma, +1 Dexterity, Darkvision, Cunning Senses, Foxfire

Ability Score Increase

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

Darkvision

Thanks to your Foxling heritage, 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.

Cunning Senses

Your cunning nature grants you sharp senses and an even sharper tongue.  You gain proficiency in Perception and Deception.

Foxfire

You know the Produce Flame cantrip.  Upon reaching 3rd level, you can cast Faerie Fire once per long rest with this trait.  Once you reach 5th level you can cast the spell Spiritual Weapon once per long rest as well, but due to your Foxling nature the weapon always manifests as a string of disembodied floating lanterns.  However, unlike other magic users, a Foxling's Foxfire is always an unearthly blue shade.  Charisma is your spellcasting ability for all Foxfire spells.