Kercpa

The kercpa are a reclusive race that inhabits dense forests far from human civilization. They are shy of most other races, except for elves, and these small archers spend most of their time hidden even when near home. Elves are the most common allies of the kercpa, each race often living a symbiotic existence with the other. On rare occasions, rangers and druids have built a strong relationship with the kercpa, and even rarer is the bold kercpa that travels with a party of adventurers.
A kercpa resembles a squirrel in most regards. Their eyes are brightly intelligent and green or hazel, though blue is not unknown. Their cloths are similar to that of their wood elf neighbors, and come in shades of green, russet, tan, and dark brown. They do not cover their hands and feet, and with their tails they are as nimble and acrobatic as normal squirrels among the trees.
Kercpas are strictly vegetarian, and strike out in dozens of small bands daily to forage. Kercpa villages are found hidden among high branches, and consist of many small buildings spread out among several trees, connected by an elaborate system of vine ladders and bridges. Strangers traveling in kercpa lands will be observed carefully by scouts, and an intruder is unlikely to get within a mile of a village without the kercpas knowing. Such beings, even evil creatures such as orcs and goblins, will be allowed to pass unhindered through the forest if they do no harm to anything in it.
The two most vital contributors to kercpa society are the defender and shaman.
Defenders organize patrols, maintain village defenses, and lead the tribe in attack, retreat, and evacuation when necessary. Defenders take their duties very seriously, and will sacrifice themselves for the tribe if need be. Defenders are always well equipped and will trade for useful equipment; pixie arrows are a prized item among them.
The shamans are the leaders of the tribe. Kercpa shamans are skilled herbalists, and are quick to dispense curative spells and potions to those in need. Shamans are responsible for governing internal matters of the tribe, as well as providing advice and spiritual guidance.

-description courtesy Realm of Adventure (realmofadventure.fandom.com)