Kitsune

Like many Fey-touched creatures, Kitsune drift through their long lives without much regard for normalcy. When imbued with the essence of the Feywild during a transformative event, a normal fox leaves behind its bestial existence and begins a far stranger journey. The circumstance of their existence is rare, unusual and totally irrelevant to the Kitsune, as they are far more concerned with living than with their origins.
Unconcerned with most worldly matters, Kitsune focus on those things which bring excitement and joy to their own lives. Most of them have already lived long, full lives as lowly foxes, so their humanoid existence is simply an unexpected bonus. This apparent indifference has led to a bad reputation in the eyes of more serious races. Their ability to blend in to other cultures makes them stubborn guests, and many Kitsune Undermine efforts through pranks of varying severities and by spreading their own wondrous tales amongst the children
Kitsune possess an innate sense of magic and are often Sorcerers. Far less common are wizards and monks, as Kitsune lack the focus to spend long hours studying and honing their skills. Some are drawn to the druidic magics, as they long to return to the days that they were foxes. Those in the company of humans are naturally adept rogues, and because of their natural roots are often exceptional rangers. Kitsune are not immune to sadness and loss, however, and many of those cast out lead successful lives of true wickedness. Their role in life is as many others, to live, to suffers, to strive, to adventure, to learn, to teach, and to die.

Masculine Names

Seimei, Akira, Koan, Jingoro, Gengoro, Genkuro, Hakuzo

Feminine Names

Tamamo, Hua-yang, Kuzunoha, Sharmarali, Cori, Aoki, Kojoro

Kitsune Stats and Abilities

Ability Score Increase: Your Dexterity score increases by 2.
Size: Kitsune heights range widely, from the tallest Halfling to the shortest Elf. Most stand approximately 5' tall and weight 100lbs. Your size is medium
Lifespan: Kitsune begin their life as ordinary foxes that can live up to 100 years. Following some transformative event or upon reaching 100 years old, the ordinary fox permanently transforms into a vulpine-featured Kitsune and gains consciousness equivalent to other humanoids. Most kitsune consider this event their "birthday". They live up to 100 years from this day, but some can live far longer (see Fairie Tails).
Speed: Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
Languages: You can speak, read, and write one human language (usually Westerling) and Sylvan.
Darkvision. As creatures of fey magic and trickery, kitsune can see in darkness as well as in light. 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.
Faerie Tails: Kitsune begin their humanoid lives with a single, furry, fox tail approximately 3 feet long. At 4th level and every 2 levels afterwards, you grow an additional tail as you increase in age and worldly experience. Each tail you possess increases your lifespan by 11 years, to a maximum of an 199 year lifespan. Tails which are cut off or otherwise removed do not grow back naturally but may be restored by the use of a Regenerate spell.
Fox Fire: You know the dancing lights cantrip and may produce an additional light for each tail you have. When you reach 3rd level, you may use this trait to cast the faerie fire spell, illuminating an area with your Fox Fire lights. The DC for this spell saving throw equals 8 + your Charisma modifier + your proficiency bonus. You may use this once and regain the ability when you finish a long rest.
Subrace: The nature of their uplifting event often determines the path Kitsune take in their humanoid lives. There are three primary paths a Kitsune may be born into, Tsuki(Lover), Inari(Shifter), and Yako(Trickster). Choose one of the options below.

Tsuki (Lover)

Kitsune Tsuki are creatures of passion and beauty. Their fox-like features are more subtle, and may consist only of slender faces, close set eyes, and light dustings of fur in easily hidden places. Many retain their fox ears, but often even those are suppressed. They still maintain their tails, though they are more slender and easily hidden under clothing, but this is the easiest way to notice a Kitsune Tsuki. They often slip into human or halfling settlements, where they can live for years and even take up husbands and wives without ever being discovered. They often retain their youth and beauty late into their lifespans.
Ability Score Increase: Your Charisma score increases by 1.
Clever: You have proficiency in Charisma (Deception).
Fox's Charm: You can cast the charm person spell a a 1st level spell once with this trait and regain the ability to do so when you finish a long rest. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for this spell.

Inari (Shifter)

Foxes who reach age 100 without undergoing a transformative event, become Kitsune Inari: forever estranged from civilization, but overcome with curiosity. They transform into wise, bipedal foxes with thick red fur, thin snouts, and tufted ears, and gain the ability to shapeshift into a humanoid form for long periods of time. Their appearance when in humanoid form is similar to that of a Kitsune Tsuki, but they lack the social grace of the Tsuki and are far more easily discovered when they attempt to blend in with a settlement. Still, their curiosity draws them to the hustle and bustle of civilization and they eagerly observe and emulate the tenets of civilized life.
Ability Score Increase: Your Wisdom score increases by 1.
Bite Attack: Your jaws retain their needle-like fox teeth. You gain a 1d4 piercing damage bite, with which you are proficient. This damage increases by 1 for reach of your tails beyond the first.
Human Form: You can cast the disguise self spell a number of times per day equal to the number of tails you have. Your form while under the effects of this spell is always the same, and you must choose the physical features that represent your Human form at 1st level. Wisdom is your spellcasting ability for this spell.

Yako (Trickster)

Kitsune Yako are far more likely to embrace their mischievous nature. Short, reddish fur covers their bodies, their facial features are distinctively vulpine, and some even retain their back facing knee of their bestial origins. Their difficulty passing as human necessities an especially quick wit and cleverness, and most Kitsune Yako thrive in unexpected circumstances.
Ability Score Increase: Your Intelligence score increases by 1.
Sly: You have proficiency in Dexterity (Sleight of Hand).
Vulpine Luck: When you roll a 1 on an attack roll, ability check or saving throw, you may reroll the die and must use the new roll. You can use this feature once per tail you possess, and regain the ability to do so when you finish a long rest.

Average Height

5'

Average Weight

100lbs

Languages
Sylvan
One Human Language