Kinds: Badgers, Hares, Hedgehogs, Mice, Otters, Shrews, Squirrels.
Mice – Norman English
Height: 6 to 8 inches tall
Weight: 1 to 1.5 lbs
Notes: Small but sturdy, nimble and quick. They'd likely be around the lower end of the scale compared to the other Kinds.
Names: William, Alinor, Ralf, Ysabel
Vibe: Courteous, orderly, tradition-bound, polite but resilient
Architecture: Stone keeps, chapels, walled gardens
Clothing: Tunics, tabards, polished boots, heraldic flourishes
Culture Notes: They value law, family, and keeping one's word. Feudal undertones.
Squirrels – Pictish
Height: 10 to 14 inches tall
Weight: 3 to 5 lbs
Notes: Agile, fast, and somewhat lean, with a strong upper body, especially suited to climbing.
Names: Nechtan, Eithne, Broc, Mairead
Vibe: Wild but wise, forest-savvy, keepers of memory and custom
Architecture: Timber longhouses, hill forts, hidden tree homes
Clothing: Tartans, belts, woven cloaks
Culture Notes: They live close to nature, keep oral history, and favour cleverness over force.
Hedgehogs – Saxon
Height: 8 to 10 inches tall
Weight: 2 to 3 lbs
Notes: Slightly shorter than most Kinds, but with a round, sturdy body that gives them more resilience. Their quills give them a natural defense, though they’re slower than some of the other Kinds.
Names: Eadric, Leofrun, Cuthbert, Aelgifu
Vibe: Stalwart, homely, stubborn and dependable
Architecture: Earth and timber houses, stockades, roundhouses
Clothing: Layered wool, simple embroidery
Culture Notes: They value hearth, craft, and quiet persistence. Proud of their heritage.
Badgers – Celtic
Height: 14 to 18 inches tall
Weight: 8 to 12 lbs
Notes: Much sturdier and bulkier than most of the other Kinds. They’d be a strong, heavy-set species, perfect for tanking and enduring hardships.
Names: Branwen, Daire, Fionn, Aoife
Vibe: Fierce, spiritual, poetic warriors and protectors
Architecture: Stone circles, cave sanctuaries, earthen ramparts
Clothing: Heavy wool, torcs, dyed fabrics
Culture Notes: They are seen as lorekeepers and defenders, tied to the land and myth.
Hares – French (Occitan)
Height: 12 to 16 inches tall
Weight: 4 to 6 lbs
Notes: Tall and lean, with long legs built for running, they are quicker than squirrels but more fragile.
Names: Elouan, Maelis, Rémy, Ysabeau
Vibe: Flashy, passionate, expressive and precise
Architecture: Tall windows, garden courtyards, tiled roofs
Clothing: Sashes, cloaks, rich colors
Culture Notes: They prize elegance, dueling, and social wit. Love storytelling.
Otters – Norse/Germanic
Height: 16 to 20 inches tall
Weight: 8 to 15 lbs
Notes: More muscular and compact than most, otters are strong swimmers and well-built for both water and land. They strike a balance between the bulk of badgers and the agility of squirrels.
Names: Ulf, Brynja, Gerhardt, Sigrun
Vibe: Boisterous, brave, seafaring and kin-focused
Architecture: Longboats, riverside lodges, pillar halls
Clothing: Fur-trimmed, practical, leather and wool
Culture Notes: Otters value deeds, songs, and camaraderie. Masters of the river routes.
Shrews – Iberian (Galician/Basque flavor)
Height: 9 to 11 inches tall
Weight: 2 to 4 lbs
Notes: Aggressive and energetic, with a somewhat leaner build, similar to voles but faster and more erratic.
Names: Iñaki, Amaia, Xabier, Leire
Vibe: Quick-talking, passionate, proud, and inventive
Architecture: Steep-roofed stone homes, narrow alleys, sunny balconies
Clothing: Sashes, breezy shirts, bright scarves
Culture Notes: Shrews are resourceful, proud of their independence, and rich in oral tradition.
Classes:
(Brave) Guardian, Vanguard
(Clever) Controller Caster, Skill Monkey
(Fierce) Brute, Warrior
(Kind) Bard, Healer
(Quick) Rogue, Skirmisher
(Wary) Druid, Seer