Jerbeen

Jerbeens are small mouse-like folk with long, furred tails that help them balance. In proportion to the rest of their body, a jerbeen's legs are long and powerful. Jerbeens can be found in a variety of places across the Wood, usually forming their own communities within birdfolk perches and humblefolk villages. Seldom do they live alone. A jerbeen's home can contain several generations, including extended family and cousins living together under one roof. Jerbeens have a strong sense of family and like to surround themselves with good company wherever they rest. 

Outsize Courage

Jerbeens are the smallest inhabitants of Humblewood, dwarfed by nearly every kind of creature they encounter. While they are quick and nimble and possess an affable attitude, they are not very strong, brave, or powerful on their won. When they stand with a group, jerbeens are emboldened: the presence of others reassures them, granting them the courage to face even the largest threats head-on. They excel in team strategies, helping one another solve problems that could not be surmounted alone. 

Community First

The communal slant of jerbeens stems from more than just their love of good company: jerbeen are kind and considerate creatures, known for their joviality and charm. Being small and not particularly strong give them a perspective that allows them to easily empathize with others, though not all jerbeens share this compassionate outlook. Some respond to the dangers outside their community by becoming insular and fearing all non-jerbeens. Jerbeens value privacy, but true isolation from friends, families, or loved ones is considered to be the worst possible fate a jerbeen could suffer. 

Jerbeen Traits

Ability Score Increase. Your Dexterity increases by 2, and your Charisma score increases by 1. 
Age. Jerbeens grow quickly, reaching maturity around 5 years. They are the shortest-lived of all the humblefolk races, living just about 40 years. 
Alignment. Being small and facing many threats in the world, jerbeens are sensitive to the feelings of others and tend towards good alignments. They also lean more towards lawful alignments due to their cooperative nature. 
Size. Jerbeens have incredibly small and light bodies, standing between 2 and 3 feet tall, and weighing between 20 and 40 pounds. Your size is Small. 
Speed. Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
Standing Leap. Your base long jump is 30 feet, and your base high jump is 15 feet, with or without a running smart. 
Nimbleness. You can move through the space of any creature that is of a size larger than yours. 
Take Heart. You have advantage on Strength saving throws and saving throws against being frightened as long as you are within 5 feet of an ally who isn't frightened or incapacitated that you can both see and hear. 
Team Tactics. You can use the Help action as a bonus action. 
Languages. You can speak, read, and write Birdfolk, Jerrbeen, and one other language of your choice.