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Kitsune
Kitsune, or fox folk, are vulpine shapeshifters known for their love of both trickery and art. Kitsune possess two forms: that of an attractive human of slender build with salient eyes, and their true form of an anthropomorphic fox. Despite an irrepressible penchant for deception, kitsune prize loyalty and make true companions. They delight in the arts, particularly riddles and storytelling, and settle in ancestral clans, taking their wisdom from both the living and spirits.
Physical Description
A kitsune has two forms—a single human form and its true form, that of a humanoid fox. In their human forms, kitsune tend toward quickness and lithe beauty. In all forms they possess golden, amber, or brilliant blue eyes. In their true forms, they are covered with a downy coat of auburn fur, although more exotic coloration is possible. Kitsune tend to be small and slender, standing shorter than Humans on average, but taller than Dwarves.
Society
Kitsune society is enigmatic, as kitsune prize loyalty among their friends, but delight in good-natured mischief and trickery. Kitsune take pleasure in the pursuit of creative arts and in all forms of competition, especially the telling of stories interwoven with tall tales and falsehoods. Kitsune tend to be very tribalistic and nomadic, with small groups of no more than 20 to 30 Kitsune traveling together at any time. Kitsune largely make their homes in forests and remote plains, though the more outgoing venture into the societies of the more populous races out of a combination of curiosity and the desire to leverage their trickery on those more susceptible towards it.
Relations
Kitsune tend to respect Elves on account of their seemingly endless collection of tales through their long lives (which much to the chagrin of other races, tends to mean Elves are excluded from excessive foxing around). Kitsune also abide well with Catfolk, who they see as peers, as well as Tylwyth, who share many cultural values. However, the Kitsune reputation as tricksters follows them when they interact with other races. Many kitsune, particularly those who dwell in mixed-race societies, choose to hide their true natures and pose as humans in public to avoid this.
Table: Kitsune Ages
| Adulthood | Intuitive | Self-Taught | Trained | Middle-Aged | Old | Venerable | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 years | +1d4 years (16-19 years) | +1d6 years (16-21 years) | +2d6 years (17-27 years) | 32 years | 50 years | 65 years | 65 + 3d12 years |
Table: Random Height and Weight
| Gender | Base Height | Height Modifier | Base Weight | Weight Modifier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 4 ft. 10 in. | +2d8 in. (5 ft. 0 in. - 6 ft. 2 in.) | 100 lbs. | +2d8 * 5 lbs. (110-180 lbs.) |
| Female | 4 ft. 5 in. | +2d8 in. (4 ft. 7 in. - 5 ft. 9 in.) | 85 lbs. | +2d8 * 5 lbs. (95-165 lbs.) |
Standard Racial Traits
- Ability Score Modifiers: Kitsune are agile and companionable, but tend to be physically weak. They gain a Racial Bonus to Dexterity and Charisma, and a penalty to Strength.
- Size: Kitsune are Medium creatures and thus have no bonuses or penalties due to their size.
- Type: Kitsune are humanoids with the kitsune and shapechanger subtypes.
- Base Speed: Kitsune have a base speed of 30 feet.
- Languages: Kitsune begin play speaking Common and Sylvan. Kitsune with high Intelligence scores can choose from the following: any human language, Aklo, Celestial, Elven, Gnome, and Tengu. See the Languages page for more information.
- Agile: Kitsune receive a +2 racial bonus on Acrobatics checks.
- Change Shape (Su): A kitsune can assume the appearance of a specific single human form of the same sex. The kitsune always takes this specific form when she uses this ability. A kitsune in human form cannot use her bite attack, but gains a +10 racial bonus on Disguise checks made to appear human. Changing shape is a standard action. This ability otherwise functions as alter self, except that the kitsune does not adjust her ability scores and can remain in this form indefinitely.
- Kitsune Enchantments: Kitsune gain the Increased Enchantment Talent, even if they do not meet the prerequisites.
- Sharp Teeth: In her natural form, a kitsune has a bite attack that deals 1d6 points of damage. This is a primary natural attack.
- Fox Eyes: Kitsune have Low-Light Vision, allowing them to see twice as far as humans in conditions of dim light.