Brownie

Brownies were a small variety of fey.

Description
Brownies appeared as small elves roughly one and a half feet tall. They favored brightly colored garments.

Behavior
Brownies typically possessed a shy demeanor.

Biology
These creatures had high senses that allowed them to always stay one step ahead of others, never being surprised.

Abilities
Like many fey creatures, brownies possessed an innate potential for spellcasting. The spells they typically employed revolved around causing confusion and distractions. These spells most often consisted of the following: confusion, continual light, dancing lights, dimension door, mirror image, protection from evil, and ventriloquism.

Brownies were also known to be capable of quickly blending in with their surroundings, becoming \invisible to nearby creatures.

Combat
The carrying of weapons was unusual among brownies. At most they were seen carrying short swords.

Society
Brownies were well known be skilled in repairing things. Especially those made of leather, metal, or wood. They were also renowned for being guides.

Habitats
Brownies tended to prefer quiet, pastoral areas. They were sometimes said to inhabit houses or barns, and in return, they would help the owners out with household tasks - making or repairing small items of leather, metal, or wood, for example. In keeping with their shyness, they only worked at night, perhaps in exchange for small gifts or food. They were easily offended, however, and would abandon a house if their gifts were called payments or if they were offered gifts of clothing (no matter how shabby their own clothes are).

Relationships
Brownies were generally known to be friendly towards humans, dwarves, and elves. And they were willing to help most lawful good individuals that asked for their assistance. However, because of their shy demeanor they rarely interacted with such creatures, choosing instead to hide.

Brownies were one of the many fey races known to serve the Seldarine.

Rumors & Legends
Some believed brownies distant relative of the halfling. In particular, some speculated that they were the result of breeding between halflings and pixies.

Notable brownies

 * Shank
 * Fiddlenose

Appearances

 * Short stories:
 * "Too Familiar" in Realms of Magic