This is the NPC faerie race that I use in my games. They usually reside in rural environments and while never loud or dangerous, they are always ready to lend a hand.
Fae-Nom
Fae-Nom (Fae-Na is the singular) appear as shorter than average humans, though not as cherubic as Halflings or as quick as Elves. Most reside in rural areas and having atypical clothing of farmers, fishers or work-hands. They use simple tools that can also be used as weapons. Their simplistic appearance disguises their nature: fae beings with a dual bond to both the settlements and the Fae Wild-Lands.
Their existence in farming towns is known but little understood. They have the same desires as many civilized races to work, earn coin and enjoy the finer things in life – thus they have a pull to live in towns to earn these things. However, they can never truly abandon their connection to the Wild-Lands. Also, since this is the fey Homeland, they have a strong responsibility to keep it safe and free from external threats (orcs, undead, etc)
While many Fae-Nom live a blended lifestyle, a rare few, due to demand gain in experience, and turn literally into a more typical representation of faeries. They shrink in size, gain wings and gain more magical abilities, especially their dreaded fae strike.
Personality: They are at heart rural simple folk, with a deep connection both to nature, the wild and the benefits of society. When threats appear, they are driven to protect both of their homes regardless of the cost. They try to avoid conflicts with allies, both within and outside of civilization.
Physical Description: Fae-Nom appear as five feet tall, humans with shaggy brown hair and farm clothing. They carry simple farm or fishing lifestyle weapons. Those who gain levels, become more typical of the fairies, with paler skin, tipped ears and eventually gossamer wings. They use very light weapons when needed.
Relations: Fae-Nom families usually reside in farms or rural areas, and few know of them even their friends. As they grow and gain in abilities, their adventures often help them build strong connections with halflings, elves, and dwarves as they all have a strong belief in keeping the home and nature safe. Humans rarely know the Fae-Nom are in their presence.
Alignment: They tend towards both goodness and neutrality. These peaceful folk are rarely officially organized in groups, most times individuals step forward to take heroic acts.
Lands: They have no territory of their own. They reside in larger human or elf communities.
Religion: Their faith is most often druidic, neutral or good aligned spirits that assist in agriculture, communities or fertility. They have many more druids than clerics.
Language: Druid, Halfling, Elf & the common tongue.
Adventurers: Technically, every Fae-Na is tasked to help keep the Wildlands free from corruption, thus, they help in patrols or called into action during times of peril. A hardy few, whether lucky or truly courageous, are defined by their bravery, and experience moments that enable them to grow into the wondrous examples of True Fae. These individuals travel to make allies, find magic or just to escape the monotony of their mundane farming existence.
Favored Class: Ranger, Druid or Rogue.
Fae-Nom
CR 2
NG Humanoid
Init +3; Perception +5
DEFENSE
AC 16, touch 13, flat-footed 13
hp 9 (2d6+2)
Fort +1, Ref +6, Will +0
OFFENSE
Speed 30 ft.
Melee Dagger +2 (1d4-1)
TACTICS
Morale 12
STATISTICS
Str 8, Dex 16, Con 12, Int 10, Wis 9, Cha 15
Base Atk +1; CMB 2 CMD 13
Feats: Agile Maneuvers, Dodge
Skills Escape Artist +7, Knowledge (nature) +7, Perception, +5, Perform (Singing), +7, Sense Motive +4, Stealth, +8, Survival, +7
Weapons: Short Sword or Dagger (Typical)
Languages Elf, Halfling, Dwarven & Common
Fae-Nom Character Creation
Base: Medium Size
Spells: detect chaos,detect evil, detect magic, mage hand (1/day)
Str -4, Dex +4, Cha +4
Skills: Gain 6 skill points every level
Bonus Skills: +2 Survival & +2 Knowledge (Nature)
Racial Hit Dice: 2d6
Attack and saving throws as Rogue; + 6 skill points per HD
May gain either their racial levels or standard class levels. They may select standard class levels at any time, but when they do, they generally are unavailable to select racial levels again.
Racial Levels
3 HD Prestidigitation, Shield, Ghost Sound, Dancing Lights (3/day)
4 HD Invisibility (2/day), Hideous Laughter (3/day), Fae Strike Lev 1
5 HD Grow Wings (2/day, Fly Base Speed 30), Increase Ability Scores,
6 HD Detect thoughts & Entangle (2/day), Dispel magic (personal), Damage Reduction (Silver)
7 HD Perm Change Shape (Small Size + Wings at Will, Speed 40), Fae Strike Lev 2
8 HD Invisibility (at will), Lesser Confusion (2/day), Dispel Magic (Other)
9 HD Increase Ability Scores, Dimension Door (2/day), Fae Strike Lev 3
10 HD Dispel Magic (Area), Mirror Image (4 images, 2/day), Damage Reduction (Magic)
11 HD Major Creation, Increase Ability Scores, Perm Change Shape (Tiny, Speed 60)
All Spells are cast at their HD + Spell Level + Charisma Bonus.
Typical Skills: Acrobatics, Bluff, Diplomacy, Escape Artist, Knowledge (nature, religion, magic), Perception, Perform (Perform, Singing, Dancing), Sense Motive, Sleight of Hand, Stealth, Survival, Use Magic Device; They Gain Fly +12 at 4HD
Increase Ability Score: Gain +2 in any two ability scores (Dex, Cha, Int, Wis)
Wings: Their small gossamer wings are out for 1 hour per HD. If they land or not in use for more than 10 minutes, they shrink into their body.
Dispel Magic (Personal): These Fae are able to shed negative magical affects by concentrating. These effects must have affected themselves personally. They dispel at their HD / level plus their charisma-bonus. They are able to try and negate a single affect once every ten minutes.
Dispel Magic (Other Creature): Like Dispel Magic Personal except it is for other individuals. They can attempt to purge negative magical effects on another creature every hour.
Dispel Magic (Area Affect): Like Dispel Magic Personal except it can affect an area affect or any number of individuals within a 50 ft radius of the same negative effect or curse. They can attempt this once every day.
Fae Strike: Able to create a partially quasi-physical magical attack, used to distract opponents in the middle of combat. It usually manifests as a simple weapon attacking within 10 feet. If the attack is successful, the opponent is considered distracted. No special effects or tricks can be added with the Fae Strike. Fae-Nom are able to cast spells or attack the same round as using their Fae Strike affect.
Level 1: Fae-Nom's Dexterity bonus, Does 1 point of temp damage, Range 10 ft
Level 2: +2 plus Fae-Nom's Attack Bonus, Does 2 points of temp damage, Range 20 ft
Level 3: +4 to hit plus Fae-Nom's full attack Bonus, Does 3-6 points of temp damage, Range 50 ft
