Kitsune are a charismatic and witty people with a connection to the spiritual that grants them many magical abilities, chiefly the power to shapechange into other forms. Whether they pass unseen among other peoples or hold their tails high, kitsune are clever observers of the societies around them.
If you want to play a character with innate magical talents and countless hidden facets, each revealed with a glint of the eye and a twisting grin, you should play a kitsune.
You might…
Studiously observe the habits of those around you, taking mental notes on how to imitate them better.
Present a different, but authentic, side of yourself in each new situation.
Others probably…
Marvel at your many supernatural abilities.
Wonder what you aren't telling them.
Physical description
Kitsune have alert vulpine ears, pointed snouts, and short, semi-retractable claws on their fingers and toes. Their fur is dense, countershaded, and most often red, tan, black, or white in color. Kitsune have bushy tails that grow in number as they hone their innate magical abilities, to as many as nine.
Society
Kitsune are rarely the majority in whatever communities they inhabit, and many go their whole lives without meeting another kitsune beyond their family. Their society, as much as it exists, centers primarily around the commonalities that kitsune find as they pass among other peoples. The same social perspective that helps them imitate others also makes them quick to notice signs that someone may need help or a kind word. Due to this, kitsune often form strong interpersonal relationships and tend to anchor their social circles.
When two kitsune do meet, they may find themselves exchanging light verbal repartee, enjoying the sport of trying to outwit each other. While it's considered a grave offense to outright give away another kitsune's shapechanging nature, kitsune relish surreptitiously forcing another to “break character,” shocking the other into disrupting their transformation through a well-placed comment.
While kitsune have some traditional names, they're more likely to use names that are unremarkable in their local society, the better to pass unnoticed. Some have different names for each form: a kitsune name for their kitsune form, a regional name for a tailless form, and possibly no name at all for a fox form.
Example names: Hamako, Kitsukou, Kwan-la, Talaro.
Beliefs
Due to their inherent duality, Kitsune often worship deities that are considered opposites. A common pair is Solariel and Astradyne, who represent the sun and moons respectively.
Their spiritual nature, with an inherent connection to the dead, often draws them towards Ysirgeis as well. Though this worship is frowned upon in certain communities due to their association with the Gnolls.
Popular Edicts
Live and let live.
Find balance within, never let one side outshine the other.
Embrace the unknown.
Popular Anathema
Purposefully make another Kitsune reveal their true nature.
Disrespect the spiritual forces at play.
Stats
Legacy.
