Jerbeen

Jerbeens are small mouse-like folk with long, furred tails that help them balance. In proportion to the rest of their body, a jerbeen’s legs are long and powerful. Jerbeens can be found in a variety of places across the feywild, usually forming their own communities. Seldom do they live alone. A jerbeen’s home can contain several generations, including extended family and cousins living together under one roof. Jerbeens have a strong sense of family and like to surround themselves with good company wherever they rest.   Jerbeens are quick and nimble, and possess an affable attitude, they are not very strong, brave, or powerful on their own. When they stand with a group, jerbeens are emboldened: the presence of others reassures them, granting them the courage to face even the largest threats head on. They excel in team strategies, helping one another solve problems that could not be surmounted alone.  
  • Reputation: Jerbeens are seen as affable and community-oriented, their small stature and nimbleness complemented by a strong sense of family and teamwork. While their empathy and charm endear them to many, their occasional insularity can lead to misunderstandings with outsiders.
 
Jerbeen
Jerbeen Swashbuckler by April Prime

General Information

Scientific name
Homo mus
Geographic Distribution
Feywild
Languages
Sylvan  

Physiologie

Average Lifespan
40
Size
Small
Average Height
0.6-0.9 m
Average Weight
9-18 kg  

Others

Culture

The communal slant of jerbeens stems from more than just their love of good company: jerbeen are kind and considerate creatures, known for their joviality and charm. Being small and not particularly strong gives them a perspective that allows them to easily empathize with others, though not all jerbeens share this compassionate outlook. Some respond to the dangers outside their community by becoming insular and fearing all non-jerbeens. Jerbeens value privacy, but true isolation from friends, families, or loved ones is considered to be the worst possible fate a jerbeen could suffer  

Names

Jerbeen are given a birth name by their parents, but they also take great pride in earning a nickname through revelry, academics, or other feats of strength.   Male Names. Acorn, Finn, Perrin, Reed, Soren, Tommo
Female Names. Astra, Bree, Daisy, Ivy, Moira, Verna
Surnames. Brightpearl, Cottonwood, Frostberry, Rivershine, Summerglow, Tealeaf, Twinklenose  

Notable members



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Author's Notes

Inspired by the Jerbeeen from Humblewood


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