Foxfolk and Kitsune
By @homebrewlesbian
These vulpine-like humanoids are two races with separate origins but highly similar biology. Kitsune are the blessed of a god, ancient bloodlines of worshipers who were rewarded for their piety. Foxfolk are cunning tricksters, hailing from the feywild, with sharp tongues and teeth.
Kitsune
Chosen of Huoka
Kitsune find their origins as mere humans, those that worshiped the goddess of fire and passion in Kusanagi's era of divinity.
The most pious families of worshipers were blessed by the benevolent goddess, gaining traits of one of her sacred beasts: the fox.
Nine-Tailed
Kitsune are primarily human in appearance, however they tend to have sharp teeth, vulpine eyes, and elongated fur covered ears.
A defining trait of Kitsune is their fox tail, and it's capacity to morph. Kitsune can have up to nine tails. The more tails one has, the older or more stronger they are.
Kitsune Tails
At the discretion of your DM, you can flavor gaining tails in different ways. Some ideas are
- As they age
- As they gain favor with their god/patron (cleric, paladin, or warlock)
- The maximum level of their spell slots if they are a spellcaster
Racial Traits
Kitsune possess the following traits:
Ability Score Increase. You may increase your Dexterity score by 2 and your Charisma score by 1.
Size. Kitsune are primarily humanoid; your size is Medium.
Speed. You have a base movement speed of 30 ft.
Age. Kitsune are blessed with heavenly constitution, and can live well into their 200s.
Alignment. Kitsune tend towards law and the ideals of their deity.
Languages. You know Common and Celestial.
Keen Senses. You have proficiency in Perception.
Darkvision. 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.
Innate Spellcasting. You know the Sacred Flame cantrip. Once you reach 3rd level, you can cast the Sanctuary spell; you must finish a long rest in order to cast the spell again using this trait. Once you reach 5th level, you can also cast the Continual Flame spell; you must finish a long rest in order to cast the spell again using this trait. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for these spells.
Celestial Body. You have resistance to radiant damage.
Foxfolk
Fey Tricksters
As denizens of the Feywild, Foxfolk tend towards mayhem and revelry. They can be ambitious, tricky, and enjoy watching the chaotic fallout of false promises and deals.
In terms of appearance, Foxfolk are more fox-like, and commonly have full fox heads upon a more humanoid bipedal body.
Charlatan Travelers
Foxfolk tend to travel quite a bit. They are easily bored and enjoy wandering to learn new stories, skills, and swindle unfortunate travelers.
Racial Traits
Foxfolk possess the following traits:
Ability Score Increase. You may increase your Dexterity score by 2 and your Charisma score by 1.
Size. Foxfolk are tall, typically between 5'5 and 6'5 tall; your size is Medium.
Speed. You have a base movement speed of 30 ft.
Age. Foxfolk mature rather quickly and live into their mid 100s.
Alignment. Most Foxfolk have a penchant for trickery and are self-interested. Their alignment tends towards chaos.
Languages. You know Common and Sylvan.
Keen Senses. You have proficiency in Perception.
Darkvision. 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.
Clever Tongue. You gain proficiency with your choice of Deception or Persuasion.
Fey Ancestry. You have advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and magic can't put you to sleep.
Sharp Teeth. You can make a Bite attack with your canine teeth, using Dexterity as your modifier. Your bite deals 1d4 piercing damage.