Ratatosk

The squirrel-like beings called ratatosk are celestial beastfolks safeguarding the World Tree.
Ratatosk who become adventurers do so for a wide variety of reasons. Some seek a more proactive way to combat evil before it can threaten the World Tree. Others simply wish to prove their martial skills. No matter the reason, ratatosk will rise to any challenge and be victorious.

• Reputation: Ratatosks are often perceived as agile and mischievous messengers, known for their swift movements and penchant for spreading news and rumors across the realms.

General Information

Scientific name

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Geographic Distribution

Feywild and Elysium

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Physiologie

Average Lifespan

180 years

Size

Tiny

Average Height

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Average Weight

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Others

Culture

Ratatosks are insatiable tricksters. Sharing gossip from across the planes, they delight in learning secrets and spreading those tidbits of information in mischievous ways. Resembling squirrels with sleek fur and small tusks, they form close matriarchal familial units called drays within larger communities called scurries. More adventurous ratatosks often act as planar guides and guardians, though it is not uncommon to find squirrel-folk offering their services as couriers, thieves, or even spies.

Characteristics

Physical features

Aging

Ratatosk reach adulthood at age 10 and, due to their celestial nature, live up to 180 years.

Names

The ratatosk make no differentiation between male and female names. These names often tend to be short, but highly respected families occasionally add infixes like -eeor -ekketo create longer names. Ratatosks who dwell in other planes will sometimes take regional names.
Example Forenames: Chiringa, Daresh, Ekirp, Ekkitta, Kerasil, Najuta, Orrin, Skirekkeret, Tiptup, Turorri.
Example Surnames: Brightsong, Bristletooth, Flitpaw, Jumptwig, Silentleaf, Wisewhisker.

Notable members