Ringtail
Halfway between a humanoid and a spirit of nature, the ringtails are a curious species of often contradictory origin. Some claim that they're incarnations of the 'true wilds' without the influence of the gods or planes. Others claim that they were the first of the fey, driven from their home by 'wicked pixies' and capricious hags. A choice few see themselves as the incarnations of Yasra, made to enact both her will and that of the wilderness. No consensus has ever been drawn for the species, and little may ever appear.
Ringtails get their name from their tails - which always feature some increment of 3 rings. Nigh all ringtails resemble bipedal versions of small woodland animals, ranging from raccoons to skunks to possums. Beyond this broad description, ringtails are almost impossibly varied in shape, with even siblings bearing resemblance to wholly different animals. Beyond their ability to climb and flexible skeletons, ringtails can be born with anything from sharp fangs to shapeshifting to latent druidic magic.
As a people, the ringtails are usually people of extremes. While most have a natural urge to cooperate with others, many ringtails are extreme in personality, ethics, and outlook in life. Whether it's spreading whimsy, fueling an unstoppable gluttony, or creating a mathematically perfect trade network, exceedingly few ringtails are what most people would consider 'normal'. Even within their own secluded forest enclaves, many are encouraged to embrace bold and outlandish personalities as a way of showcasing their individuality.
When determining your character's ability scores, increase one score by 2 and increase a different score by 1, or increase three different scores by 1. Follow this rule regardless of the method you use to determine the scores, such as rolling or point buy. The "Quick Build" section for your character's class offers suggestions on which scores to increase. You can follow those suggestions or ignore them, but you can't raise any of your scores above 20.
Age
Ringtails lead lives of varied lifespans. They reach maturity at the age of 3, and can live up to between 50 and 300 years.
Size
Your height ranges from 2-4 feet tall. Your size is Small.
Speed
Your walking speed is 30 feet, and you have a climbing speed equal to your walking speed.
Languages
You can speak, read, and write Common.
Arborfolk
You have proficiency in your choice of Acrobatics, Sleight of Hand, or Stealth.
Woodland Agility
You can move through a creature's space as if you were one size smaller, and without expending extra movement.
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Ringtail
People Person
You are proficient in one of the following skills of your choice: Deception, Intimidation, Performance, or Persuasion, and one artisan tool of your choice. Whenever you make an ability check with the chosen skill or tool, roll a d4 and add the number rolled to the check's total.
Spotted
On your first turn after rolling initiative, your walking speed is increases by 10 feet and you don't provoke attacks of opportunity
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Roadlander
Bendy Bones
You can squeeze through a space as narrow as 3 inches wide, provided what you're wearing and carrying can also fit.
Woodland Magic
You know the mending cantrip. Starting at 3rd level, you can cast the goodberry spell with this trait. Starting at 5th level, you can also cast the spike growth spell with this trait, without a material component. Once you cast goodberry or spike growth with this trait, you can't cast that spell again with it again until you finish a long rest. You can also cast either of those spells using any spell slots you have of the appropriate level.
Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma is your spellcasting ability for these spells when you cast them with this trait (choose when you select this species).
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Treesage
Deep Dweller
You have resistance to poison damage. Additionally, you can see in dim light wihtin 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You discern colors in that darkness only as shades of gray.
Sharp Claws
You can use your claws to make unarmed strikes. When you hit with them, the strike deals 1d6 + your Strength modifier slashing damage, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike. While your current hit points are less than or equal to half of your maximum hit points, you can make an attack with these claws as a bonus action.
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Wildkin
Ringtails get their name from their tails - which always feature some increment of 3 rings. Nigh all ringtails resemble bipedal versions of small woodland animals, ranging from raccoons to skunks to possums. Beyond this broad description, ringtails are almost impossibly varied in shape, with even siblings bearing resemblance to wholly different animals. Beyond their ability to climb and flexible skeletons, ringtails can be born with anything from sharp fangs to shapeshifting to latent druidic magic.
As a people, the ringtails are usually people of extremes. While most have a natural urge to cooperate with others, many ringtails are extreme in personality, ethics, and outlook in life. Whether it's spreading whimsy, fueling an unstoppable gluttony, or creating a mathematically perfect trade network, exceedingly few ringtails are what most people would consider 'normal'. Even within their own secluded forest enclaves, many are encouraged to embrace bold and outlandish personalities as a way of showcasing their individuality.
Ringtail Traits
Ability Score IncreaseWhen determining your character's ability scores, increase one score by 2 and increase a different score by 1, or increase three different scores by 1. Follow this rule regardless of the method you use to determine the scores, such as rolling or point buy. The "Quick Build" section for your character's class offers suggestions on which scores to increase. You can follow those suggestions or ignore them, but you can't raise any of your scores above 20.
Age
Ringtails lead lives of varied lifespans. They reach maturity at the age of 3, and can live up to between 50 and 300 years.
Size
Your height ranges from 2-4 feet tall. Your size is Small.
Speed
Your walking speed is 30 feet, and you have a climbing speed equal to your walking speed.
Languages
You can speak, read, and write Common.
Arborfolk
You have proficiency in your choice of Acrobatics, Sleight of Hand, or Stealth.
Woodland Agility
You can move through a creature's space as if you were one size smaller, and without expending extra movement.
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Ringtail
Variants
There are three variants of ringtail: roadlander, treesage, and wildkin.Roadlander
These ringtails are what most are familiar with, as they tend to congregate near urban areas or along roads. Compared to their kin, they possess a natural charisma and an inclination towards 'citylife'. They often resemble mammals with thick coats, most often red pandas.People Person
You are proficient in one of the following skills of your choice: Deception, Intimidation, Performance, or Persuasion, and one artisan tool of your choice. Whenever you make an ability check with the chosen skill or tool, roll a d4 and add the number rolled to the check's total.
Spotted
On your first turn after rolling initiative, your walking speed is increases by 10 feet and you don't provoke attacks of opportunity
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Roadlander
Treesage
These ringtails live in the deepest recesses of the forest, living symbiotically with the trees and rarely departing from their woods, giving them a natural talent for druidic magic. They often resemble mammals with high perception, such as squirrels.Bendy Bones
You can squeeze through a space as narrow as 3 inches wide, provided what you're wearing and carrying can also fit.
Woodland Magic
You know the mending cantrip. Starting at 3rd level, you can cast the goodberry spell with this trait. Starting at 5th level, you can also cast the spike growth spell with this trait, without a material component. Once you cast goodberry or spike growth with this trait, you can't cast that spell again with it again until you finish a long rest. You can also cast either of those spells using any spell slots you have of the appropriate level.
Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma is your spellcasting ability for these spells when you cast them with this trait (choose when you select this species).
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Treesage
Wildkin
These ringtails tend to occupy the fringes of society, living on remote frontiers, in dark alleys, and sometimes deep underground. They tend to be much more individualistic, and are ferocious when cornered. They often resemble clawed mammals, such as moles.Deep Dweller
You have resistance to poison damage. Additionally, you can see in dim light wihtin 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You discern colors in that darkness only as shades of gray.
Sharp Claws
You can use your claws to make unarmed strikes. When you hit with them, the strike deals 1d6 + your Strength modifier slashing damage, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike. While your current hit points are less than or equal to half of your maximum hit points, you can make an attack with these claws as a bonus action.
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Wildkin
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