Woodlander

The Woodlanders are a race in Sildova. On average, adults of the species are about 2 inches tall. As their name implies, they most often live in wooded areas, but some live in other places, often secretly in the nooks and crannies of the homes of larger species. They have no concept of sex or gender, and all go by they/them pronouns. As adults, some asexually give birth to a litter, ranging from 4 to 12 children. All Woodlanders are named after a fruit or vegetable.

Characteristics
From the waist down, they're covered in grey or brown fur and have relatively long three-toed feet. All Woodlanders have tails, but they come in a variety of shapes, from short little cottontails (Apple), to skinny hairless tails (Persimmon), to long lush tails (Kale). Their upper bodies appear identical to humans aside from their ears, which are as a varied as their tails. They all have dark skin and lighter unique birthmarks on their chest. Woodlander hair can seemingly come in any color in the rainbow. Some have the ability to reproduce asexually, which produces a litter of 4 to 12 children.

It's rare for a Woodlander to leave the forest because of their distinct size disadvantage, this has led to the species being a very cowardly people. The few who have left and survived usually secretly live in the homes of much larger species.

History
In the past, Woodlanders used to appear to children to entertain and help them, building up something of a mythos around them. They'd also secretly help adults too. After an awful accident that killed many, they retreated into the forest and adopted an isolationist philosophy, and their existence faded from the general public consciousness.

They created Woodland Village out of wood and the trash of larger species that's floated downriver. Most Woodlanders born since have never left. Despite the reason for the isolation being the safety of the species, the forest is still dangerous. So when a mysterious Flaerin named Idael appeared, claiming to be a High Flaerin and appointed guardian of their people, they welcomed her with open arms. The isolationist policy has created something of a generational divide, where many young people are lusting for adventure, while their parents are content to live as usual, and the idea of change makes them worried for their children.