At a Glance
Anthropomorphic Rodent humanoids
Subraces
Rat, Mouse, Squirrel
Physical Characteristics
- Height
- 3'0'' - 5'2''
- Weight
- 45-135
- Skin Type
- Fur
- Skin Color
- Usually Brown, White, Black, Grey, Red
- Eye Type
- Standard
- Eye Color
- Black, Pink, Red, Yellow, Green
- Hair Type
- Hair
- Hair Color
- Same as Fur
- Physical Extras
- Tail, claws
- Lifespan
- Ave 40; Max 60
- Language
- kitven
- Breeding
-
Human, Elf, Drow, Half-elf, Demon, Succubus, Gulachin, Kitven,
Mrem
General Description and Biology
Kitven are petite rodent like beings. Some are fully furred, while others
do have more human skin with just ears and a tail. This difference may be
due to the purity of their lineage, but it is unknown really what causes the
variety in their appearance. The more humanoid Kitven tend to be more
accepted in society. The ones that are fully furred take on more rodent like
features with longer snouts, whiskers and rodent ears. They all have rounded
beady eyes of a mostly solid color. The rat-type kitven have long prehensile
tails that are a furless grey or pink. Opposed to this, Squirrel type kitven
have fluffy furred tails that are not as prehensile. In general, most kitven
are lithe and slender, with quick reflexes. However, they do not tend to be
overly muscular or strong. Some have small claws. Their rodent teeth grow
for most of their lives, thus they have to gnaw on wood and other hard
things to keep them at a reasonable length.
do have more human skin with just ears and a tail. This difference may be
due to the purity of their lineage, but it is unknown really what causes the
variety in their appearance. The more humanoid Kitven tend to be more
accepted in society. The ones that are fully furred take on more rodent like
features with longer snouts, whiskers and rodent ears. They all have rounded
beady eyes of a mostly solid color. The rat-type kitven have long prehensile
tails that are a furless grey or pink. Opposed to this, Squirrel type kitven
have fluffy furred tails that are not as prehensile. In general, most kitven
are lithe and slender, with quick reflexes. However, they do not tend to be
overly muscular or strong. Some have small claws. Their rodent teeth grow
for most of their lives, thus they have to gnaw on wood and other hard
things to keep them at a reasonable length.
Basic Personality
Varies depending on their sub-race. Rat Kitven tend to be greedy
scavengers- drawn to gold and items that they can use to build other things.
Smart and quick witted inventors who problem solve and act as a group. They
are harsh and look down on other races for being lazy. Mouse type Kitven
tend to be a more accepted kitven in polite society, more demure and soft in
personality. Squirrel Kitven tend to be frenetic and high energy and any
seem to have ADD as they dart from one idea to the next quickly. All kitven
come off as cowardly, but they are simply strategists and will weigh the
possibility of winning. Few will take on a challenge they cannot be
victorious in- those who live to fight another day can take over the world.
scavengers- drawn to gold and items that they can use to build other things.
Smart and quick witted inventors who problem solve and act as a group. They
are harsh and look down on other races for being lazy. Mouse type Kitven
tend to be a more accepted kitven in polite society, more demure and soft in
personality. Squirrel Kitven tend to be frenetic and high energy and any
seem to have ADD as they dart from one idea to the next quickly. All kitven
come off as cowardly, but they are simply strategists and will weigh the
possibility of winning. Few will take on a challenge they cannot be
victorious in- those who live to fight another day can take over the world.
Origin and Lore
It is unknown where Kitven come from. But, there is rumor they were once
wizard familiars that got twisted by some magic. However, many of them seem
to be very keen inventors and problem solvers, making up for their physical
weakness with brains, even if they don't express it the same way as other
humanoids. Each type of Kitven have formed their own societies, yet, there
is rumors they all work together when they need to. The more polite Mouse
Kitven being the 'front' facing type, Rat Kitven being the more war-like and
idea makers and the Squirrel being the more nature driven kind.
wizard familiars that got twisted by some magic. However, many of them seem
to be very keen inventors and problem solvers, making up for their physical
weakness with brains, even if they don't express it the same way as other
humanoids. Each type of Kitven have formed their own societies, yet, there
is rumors they all work together when they need to. The more polite Mouse
Kitven being the 'front' facing type, Rat Kitven being the more war-like and
idea makers and the Squirrel being the more nature driven kind.
Naming Conventions
Depends on Subrace and community they live in.
Preferred Habitat
Rat Kitven prefer underground communities and can often be found in sewers
or confined alleys- the undercity where they can scavenge or 'borrow' needed
materials. Mice Kitven prefer society and cities. Squirrel Kitven like
forests and trees.
or confined alleys- the undercity where they can scavenge or 'borrow' needed
materials. Mice Kitven prefer society and cities. Squirrel Kitven like
forests and trees.
Society Structure
They have large communities. Each of the Sub-races are different in how
they build their society though. They are natural tinkers, but because their
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items come from scavenged goods, few outside of their race realize this,
thinking instead they just steal what they need. This is not far from the
truth, but they steal and improve things. Their societies have equality
between the genders, but the clever and strong rise the ranks quicker. Due
to their shorter lifespans, they have a strong mating instinct and they want
to produce a lot of offspring. They don't tend to mate for life, but it is
not unheard of for strong couples to do so.
they build their society though. They are natural tinkers, but because their
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items come from scavenged goods, few outside of their race realize this,
thinking instead they just steal what they need. This is not far from the
truth, but they steal and improve things. Their societies have equality
between the genders, but the clever and strong rise the ranks quicker. Due
to their shorter lifespans, they have a strong mating instinct and they want
to produce a lot of offspring. They don't tend to mate for life, but it is
not unheard of for strong couples to do so.