Homebrew Tulasarian Species Details
The Tulasarian are strange folks. I can hardly take all their yapping sometimes. Everyone sure loves their fur though, soft as a pillow. I'd love the fur too, if I could get some to sell...
Born in a mysterious druidic ritual far from civilization, Tulasarian are foxlike humanoids that long for conversation. Each Tulasarian has some kind of tall tale to tell to anyone who will listen. Charismatic, quick, and cool under pressure, the Tulasarian rarely stop talking. When two Tulasarian meet, the sound has been described as an ear-rending yapping as the two exchange tales and laugh heartily at each other's fortunes and mishaps. Their love for company, wild stories, and soft, fluffy fur make any tavern a place to remember.
Woodland Creatures
Most Tulasarian speak highly of the wilderness, and adore any opportunity to tell stories about the forest. They abhor any one who would harm the wildlife, and can be vicious like an animal when threatened.
Druidic origins
In a forest hidden within a forest, an ancient and long-forgotten ritual was performed to create guardians for the forest. A circle of wise druids came together, each with an animal they believed should guard the forest, and placed them into the magic ritual. Among the other animals, the fox was deemed most worthy by the forest spirit. From the ritual arose the Tulasarian. Their large ears, claws, teeth, fur, sensitive nose, and bushy tails remained as they took on a humanoid form, able to craft tools and engage in combat with weapons other than tooth and nail.
The Tulasarian were spread throughout the forest with their newfound intelligence. But with intelligence, comes curiosity. Some left the forest and discovered the world beyond, filled with other races and interesting places. The Tulasarian came to love these fascinating new experiences, and since have become more common in towns, typically seen having a lively conversation.
Soft Steps
Tulasarian possess many foxlike traits, such as a keen sense of hearing and smell. They are also very good at sneaking and stealing without being noticed, thanks to their soft fur and paw-like feet. A Tulasarian rogue could pick a pocket as easily as they might sneak past a guard.
Though most don't like to give themselves away, they might be so proud of what they steal that they could blurt it out in one of their storytelling sessions, and be chased out of town, only to show up again unnoticed and continue reaping the wealth of oblivious common folk.
Hunters of the Wild
The Tulasarian created weapons from the materials in the forest, such as bows and slings. Each one knew their bow like the back of their hands, and knew how to hunt prey in this new way. They still carry their innate skill with archery, and many always carry a bow with them.
They have great respect for all creatures, large and small, predator and prey. They see each one as a valuable life that makes up an ecosystem, and only kill them as mercy or sustenance.
Tulasarian Names
Tulasarian had no names for each other when they were born, each one innately knowing who they were. Those that wandered into civilization found pleasure in listening to tales of great heroes and dastardly villains, and will take on any name they find interesting. Males typically take on masculine names, and Females take feminine names, though they are known to do the opposite.
Tulasarian Personality
Tulasarian love sharing stories about the world with travelers, and are always charismatic and popular.
The Tulasarian do have different preferences between individuals as to what kind of stories they like.
Tulasarian story genres
| d8 | My favorite kind of tale is about… |
|---|---|
| 1 | A great battle between warring armies |
| 2 | An ancient treasure trove being discovered |
| 3 | A lost civilization |
| 4 | Last night's events |
| 5 | A villain that was brought to justice |
| 6 | A local legend |
| 7 | A location |
| 8 | Adventures on the road or high seas |
Tulasarian Quirks
| d10 | Quirk |
|---|---|
| 1 | You listen in on conversations you probably shouldn't. |
| 2 | You fidget with your tail and are always grooming yourself. |
| 3 | You fly into a rage when you see someone harming the woodland. |
| 4 | Your tail gives away your emotions. |
| 5 | You speak heartily and loudly when you meet someone with a good story. |
| 6 | You always look like you are listening for something. |
| 7 | You enter conversations without being invited. |
| 8 | When you are bored, you dig small holes in the ground with your foot. |
| 9 | You get slightly annoyed when people touch your fur. |
| 10 | You are very animated when you are telling stories. |
Tulasarian Traits
Your Tulasarian character has the following racial traits.Ability Score Increase
Your Dexterity score increases by 2, and your Charisma score increases by 1.
Age
Tulasarian have lifespans equivalent to humans.
Alignment
Tulasarian tend toward neutral alignments, as they will listen to just about anyone with a good story. They are rarely evil, since their original purpose was to care for the forest.
Size
Tulasarian are slightly shorter than humans. Your size is Medium.
Speed
Your base walking speed is 40 feet. You also have a burrowing speed of 5 feet.
Darkvision
You have the eyes of a wild fox, hunting its prey in the dark. 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.
Canid Senses
Your canid origins show through your superior sense of smell and hearing, and your ability to survive in the wild. You have advantage on all checks relying on scent or hearing, as well as on survival checks.
Fox 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.
Soft Fur
You have proficiency in the Stealth skill.
Languages
You can speak, read, and write Common and one other language of your choice.
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