Softpaw

As a Softpaw Mousefolk, you avoid the dangers of the untamed wilds for the security of civilization. Your bookish nature gives you an edge in the arcane studies and a knack for trade skills and craft. The mark of the Softpaw is a seal of the utmost quality. A Softpaw's natural dexterity and keen intellect make them desirable contract thieves and infiltrators.   Age A Mousefolk reaches adulthood at the age of 5 and lives to be about 40 years old.   Alignment Most Mousefolk are neutral, and tend towards good. They try to keep the conflicts of the other races at arm's length, but display remarkable ferocity when their friends, families, or communities are threatened. A reverence for nature and life is close to the heart of Mousefolk, and they are loath to take a life if it can be avoided. They prefer to live quiet and unassuming lives, giving honest work for honest pay.   Size Mousefolk grow between 2 and 2 1/2 feet tall and weigh about 25 pounds. Your size is Small.   Keen Senses You Have proficiency in the Perception skill.   Mousefolk Weapon Training. You have proficiency with the rapier, shortsword, shortbow, and handaxe.   Nimble Dodge. When attacked by an Attack of Opportunity, you may use your reaction to impose disadvantage on that attack.   Artistry. You gain proficiency with one type of artisan's tools or one musical instrument.   Squirm You can move through tiny sized spaces as if you were tiny size.

Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common and Squeak Speak. Mousefolk place great value on the written accounts of their legends and histories, and encourage everyone to keep journals and records of their deeds. Almost all Mousefolk speak Common to converse with the people on whose lands they dwell or through which they are traveling.