Mousefolk

Homebrew

Mousefolk

The Mousefolk have a deep love of art, literature, song, and craft, and will often spend a lifetime perfecting their trade. True masterworks are rarely seen by the outside world, instead they are preserved and passed through the generations. To be a keeper of lore and heritage is among the highest honors and greatest responsibilities in Mousefolk culture. The Mousefolk who do not end up learning a trade will often put their skills to use pursuing esoteric knowledge, training as defenders, spiritual leaders, rangers, covert agents, or they might even travel the world as an adventurer-for-hire.

VIRTUOUS AND HEADSTRONG

Despite their generally flighty appearance, mousefolk are a very honorable people. They believe strongly in personal honor, less so in the idea that the actions of others can impugn that honor. When a mousefolk makes a mistake, especially one that causes harm to others, they will work hard and at long lengths to correct that mistake.

MOUSEFOLK NAMES

When a Mousefolk is old enough to read, they are taken by an elder to the clan's archives to study the lore and histories of their people. After several years, the individual is allowed to pick their own name, either adopting the name of a past hero, or inventing a new name for themselves.

Male Names: Aengus, Ashwin, Aynselle, Boris, Byrnstan, Celanawe, Colin, Demitri, Elric, Esegar, Finn, Gregory, Joseph, Luke, Martin, Matthias, Mattimeo, Odric, Seyth, Thom, Waldwin

Female Names: Baeylie, Caley, Clove, Daewn, Dalla, Eda, Elis, Gale, Ingrid, Kearra, Mariel, Millicent, Moira, Nola, Rona, Rosalee, Sayble, Serra, Sylvia, Veira

Historical Names: Abershaw, Bluebell, Dalgill, Faolan, Garrow, Gamilon, Grimwold, Hannidy, Larkin, Sloan, Taryn, Tenny, Tinble, Toller, Vidar, Walmond

ability score increase: Choose one of: (a) Choose any +2; choose any other +1 (b) Choose any +1; choose any other +1; choose any other +1.

age: A Mousefolk reaches adulthood at the age of 5 and lives to be about 40 years old.

Size: Small

speed: 30 ft.

Languages: You can speak, read, and write Common and one other language that you and your DM agree is appropriate for your character.

race features:

Brave. You have advantage on saving throws against being frightened.

Speak With Small Beasts. Through sounds and gestures, you can communicate simple ideas with Small or smaller beasts.

Artistry. You gain proficiency with one type of artisan's tools or one musical instrument.

Keen Senses. You have proficiency in the Perception skill.

Mousefolk Weapon Training. You have proficiency with the rapier, shortsword, shortbow, and handaxe.

Nimble Dodge. When attacked by an Attack of Opportunity, you may use your reaction to impose disadvantage on that attack.