The Helpful Housekeepers. Helpful household spirits who assist with inn tasks if treated well.
Physical Appearance
- Diminutive humanoid beings standing 90-120 cm tall
- Sturdy, compact builds with proportions similar to Human but slightly larger heads
- Skin tones ranging from warm browns to ruddy tans, often with rosy cheeks
- Large, pointed ears that are highly sensitive to sounds and magical energies
- Thick, wild hair in earthy colors (brown, auburn, moss green) often containing small twigs or leaves
- Bright, alert eyes that can see clearly in near darkness
- Typically dressed in practical, homespun clothing in earth tones, often adorned with tiny pockets for tools
Biology & Lifespan
- Lifespan of 150-200 years with remarkably youthful energy throughout
- Require only about 4 hours of sleep daily, preferring to work at night
- Omnivorous diet with a particular fondness for dairy products and baked goods
- Capable of moving with complete silence when desired
- Possess minor innate magic related to cleaning, repairing, and finding lost items
- Remarkably strong for their size, able to lift objects many times their weight
- Heightened senses, particularly hearing and smell
Culture & Society
- Form small family units called “nooks” that attach themselves to a household or establishment
- Value industry, helpfulness, and the maintenance of order
- Consider themselves stewards and caretakers of the places they inhabit
- Operate according to elaborate but unwritten codes of conduct regarding hospitality
- Rarely visible unless they wish to be seen, preferring to work unseen
- Maintain oral traditions through stories told during rare gatherings of multiple nooks
Special Needs at The Inn
- Tiny living quarters in walls, beneath floorboards, or in unused spaces
- Small passages throughout the building for easy movement
- Offerings of cream, honey, or baked goods left out overnight
- Respect for their desire to remain mostly unseen
- Tools and supplies sized appropriately for their small stature
Interactions with Other Races
- Develop strong bonds with Human who respect their traditions and boundaries
- Often assist Golemkin with intricate repairs requiring small hands
- Enjoy the company of Wisps who help illuminate their nighttime work
- Sometimes ride on Pom Poms for transportation around larger spaces
- Form mutually beneficial relationships with Sylvani, helping tend to their plant features
Story Potential
- A Brownies nook looking to establish themselves in the inn if you prove worthy
- Mysterious assistance appearing overnight as Brownies secretly help with maintenance
- Quests to earn Brownies trust through specific hospitality traditions
- Special requests for tiny tools or materials that would improve their ability to help
- Opportunities to learn their special recipes or minor household enchantments