Vulpin (/vəl-pɪn/)

Vulpin are a highly intelligent and charismatic species. They are well known for their cunning and trickery, though some avoid the practice for fear of discrimination. With an expertise in engineering and the arcane, many vulpin serve as innovators and entertainers. However, they also have excellent combat capabilities, able to lead and quickly traverse the battlefield.

Appearance

Vulpin are, on average, slightly taller than humans, ranging from just above 5 feet to over 6 feet tall. They appear mostly human, though their fox-like ears and tail (or tails) signify their difference. Many vulpin are actually confused with goblins, as the only obvious differences are the goblins' paws, the difference in height, and the vulpin's tails. An especially ignorant individual may think of goblins and vulpin as the same species. Vulpin tails are one of the most unique elements of any sentient species. Similar to fingerprints, no two vulpin tails are the same, unless, of course, they're on the same vulpin. Even twins' tails differ just slightly from each other. The most common type of tail is called the snowcap tail. The majority of the tail consists of a random assortment of two fur colors (usually red and orange), but the tip is a uniform white. Other patterns include striped tails, uniform tails, and reverse snowcap tail.

History

Vulpin history is rarely agreed upon. This is largely because most people haven't seen a vulpin until around 2330 AD. However, records of Lushura's origin also show vulpin in many areas of prominence. Even vulpin themselves don't know what happened between the early days in the Age of Creation and their emergence in the 2330's. Some common speculations include being frozen in ice, being hidden by some mysterious force, and having gone extinct and being re-evolved from the goblins. Because of their somewhat mysterious history, vulpin were often treated with wariness. It took many years for them to assimilate into society, especially with rising tensions between and within the nations. Sheux Blana was the first nation to mark vulpin sentient according to law. Most followed after, with the exception of Drulyth, with it's historically racist monarchy. Vulpin currently are essential to many nations, especially Sheux Blana with it's prestigious magic school and efficient technology industry.

Features

Stat Increase. +1 in either , , or .
Stat Decrease. -1 in either , , or .
Racial Traits. Choose 2 traits from the Vulpin Traits list.
Age. Vulpin reach maturity at age 18. They rarely live beyond a century.
Size. Vulpin range from 5 to over 6 feet tall, and weight between 90 and 200 pounds.
Languages. You know Common and Vulpin.