Foxes are renowned as clever animals, able to avoid the hunter's hounds which seek them for their valuable furs. They are most active at night, but they can also be seen by day. Their tails are always tipped white, while their legs, feet, and tips of the ear are always black. The rest of their coat, however, is varied in color: Most commonly red, silver and platinum foxes are also known.

The white arctic foxes of Icewind Dale live in burrows and are acclimated to cold weather. They prowl the outskirts of Ten-Towns and nearby forests for food, hunting hares or stealing fish. These timid creatures avoid contact with humanoids, but they are sometimes used as mounts by Chwinga|ToA|chwingas.