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Message: <blockquote data-quote="RedFox" data-source="post: 3521473" data-attributes="member: 20213">Thought about that, myself.  My honest opinion is that it's too much of a pain to do, and most DMs have a problem with that book anyway.You might be better off with a shapeshifting fox type.  Hengeyokai from Oriental Adventures is one option, as there are kitsune characters in there.  Another option is the Foxwere from the Tome of Horror (same book referenced above).Another idea might be the Anuchu, an old edition AD&D anthropomorphic fox race.  There's an update done here at ENWorld in one of those huge critter conversion threads somewhere.  I took it down and tweaked it myself.  Here's the write-up I've got if you're interested:ANUCHU---Medium Humanoid (Anuchu)Hit Dice: 1d8+1 (5 hp)Initiative: +6 (+2 Dex, +4 Improved Initiative)Speed: 30 ft (6 squares)Armor Class: 12 (+2 Dex), touch 12, flat-footed 10Base Attack/Grapple: +1/+1Attack: Bite +1 melee (1d4/x2) or longsword +1 melee (1d8/19-20) orlongbow +2 ranged (1d8/x3)Full Attack: Longsword +1 melee (1d8/19-20) and bite -4 melee (1d4/x2) orlongbow +2 ranged (1d8/x3) orbite +1 melee (1d4)Space/Reach: 5 ft. / 5 ft.Special Attacks: ---Special Qualities: Canine empathy, low-light vision, scentSaves: Fort +3, Ref +2, Will +0Abilities: Str 11, Dex 15, Con 13, Int 13, Wis 10, Cha 11Skills: Listen +1, Move Silently +6*, Spot +1, Survival +2Feats: Improved InitiativeEnvironment: Temperate and warm forestOrganization: Solitary, pair, troop (3-10, plus 1 2nd-level ranger), or tribe (10-200, plus 1 2nd-level cleric per 20 anuchu; plus 1 4th-level ranger, 1 3rd-level cleric, and 1 3rd-level wizard per 50 anuchu; plus 1 9th-level ranger per 100 anuchu; plus 5-20 wolves)Challenge Rating: 1⁄2Treasure: StandardAlignment: Usually neutral goodAdvancement: By character classLevel Adjustment: +2 This humanoid creature blends qualities of both foxes and wolves into its appearance. Its torso is covered in orange fur, with white fur on the chest, hands, muzzle, and feet. Its eyes are reddish-brown, its pointed ears have black tips, and its padded palms and soles and brown. A set of sharp canine teeth shows through its black lips. The humanoid is well-dressed and has a mane of long red hair tied into braids and a ponytail.The anuchu are sociable forest-dwelling humanoid canids that stand about 7 feet tall on average. Humans commonly refer to these people as "fox-people." The average life span of an anuchu is 140 years.Anuchu make their own clothes; popular dress includes tunics, cloaks, and so forth usually of green, brown, gray, or blue. They very rarely wear armor, though they are well versed in normal tools and weapons. Anuchu communities are composed mostly of mound houses or dens overgrown with vegetation, and similar dwellings.Anuchu are able to speak Common and their own language. Many anuchu learn the languages of races they are friendly with, usually Halfling, Elf, Gnome, and Sylvan. The anuchu can also speak with most canine animals and keep wolves as guardians for the community.Most anuchu encountered outside their homes are warriors; the information in the statistics block is for one of 1st level.COMBATAnuchu are usually a peaceful people, but more than ready to defend themselves and their community. An anuchu initiates combat with its longbow, trying to take out opponents at a distance if possible. If forced into melee, most anuchu prefer to use a longsword, but a few of the more accomplished warriors carry bastard swords. If caught in close combat or otherwise unable to use a weapon, an anuchu will bite instead.Canine Empathy (Ex): Anuchu are able to communicate with canine animals through body language, scent, and vocalization as if they shared a common language.Skills: *Anuchu have a +4 racial bonus on Move Silently checks when in natural surroundings.ANUCHU SOCIETYThe anuchu deal with other good humanoids in a friendly manner, though they prefer the company of their own kind to that of elves, dwarves, humans, or halflings. Some races may find them a bit arrogant.ANUCHU AS CHARACTERSAnuchu leaders tend to be rangers. An anuchu cleric has access to two of the following domains: Animal, Good, and Plant. Psionic anuchu are very rare, but not unheard of.Anuchu characters possess the following racial traits.Dex +4, Con +2, Int +2.An anuchu’s base land speed is 30 feet.Low-light vision.+4 racial bonus to Move Silently checks when in natural surroundings.Natural Weapons: Bite 1d4 meleeSpecial Qualities: Scent (Ex), canine empathy (Ex).Automatic Languages: Common, Anuchu. Bonus Languages: Elf, Gnome, Halfling, Sylvan.Favored Class: Ranger.Level adjustment +2. 1987 Wizards of the Coast, Inc.Originally found in Dragon Magazine #119 ("The Dragon's Bestiary," March 1987, Allan Hopkins).</blockquote>

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