Homebrew Sentient Squirrel Species Details

The sentient squirrels are the result of Ratatoskr of Norse mythology breeding with red squirrels.  Generally peaceful, they are also known to be quite mischievous and cunning.  They have no true unifying culture as they tend to be very spread out across the world and their small tribes tend to adopt aspects of the cultures they live near.

 

Small Yet Cunning

Sentient squirrel size averages between 11-14 inches, which includes their tails.  Their weight also averages between 7.1 & 8.8 oz.  They are also known to have much longer ears than the normal squirrel.

Strangely Long Lived

Due to their unique heritage, which depending on who you ask if either Fey or Celestial, sentient squirrels live to an average of 12.  They mature around the age of 3.

Sentient Squirrel Names

Sentient Squirrels tend to either have a Fey like naming convention or adopt the naming conventions of the predominant culture that they live near.  The cultural related names tend towards Elvish or Halfling.

Sentient Squirrel Traits

+2 Dexterity, +1 Wisdom, +1 Charisma, -2 Strength, Keen Senses, Natural Acrobats, Rodent Nimbleness, Ratatoskr's Bravery

Ability Score Increases

Your Dexterity score increases by 2, both your Wisdom and Charisma score increases by 1, and your Strength score decreases by 2.

Age

As descendants of a Celestial/Fey being known as Ratatoskr sentient squirrels live about four times longer than the average squirrel.  They live to the average age of 12 and mature at the age of 2.

Alignment

As a mischievous race, the sentient squirrels usually tend to fall on the true/chaotic neutral end of the spectrum.

Size

Squirrels average a height of 11-14 inches with a weight between 7.1-8.8 oz.  Your size is Tiny.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 25 ft.  You also have a climbing speed of 40 ft.

Keen Senses

As a squirrel with Celestial/Fey blood you have amazing sight, hearing and smell.  You have proficiency with Perception.

Natural Acrobats

As a squirrel with Celestial/Fey blood you are unnaturally dexterous.  You have proficiencies in Acrobatics and Stealth.

Rodent Nimbleness

You can move through the space of any creature that is of a size larger than yours.

Ratatoskr's Bravery

You have advantage on saving throws against being frightened.

Languages

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