Not that you weren't ever aware of being different. Better. You're a cat. Of course, you knew everything you needed about the world around you; you knew how to hunt, where the cleanest water was to be found and where to go when you fancied sharpening your claws on another cats face. But now... now you're even more advanced than the stupid animals you run into (and, on the most degrading occasions, run from) on the streets or in the fields of your home. What exactly happened you're not sure... was it something you ate? Did you sleep too near that sorcerer's hearth? It really doesn't matter. Instead, you've got the chance to go out and get yourself the respect, and the food, you've always wanted. No more of this having to mew for attention. Not for you. And there's lots of other things you could be doing with your time... lots more of the world to see. And lots of different food to try. There are even stories of treasure. Imagine the food you could buy with that! Not that it's all about food. No... you're a cat. It's also about reminding everyone how graceful and beautiful you are. And if there's some food that happens to need eating... well, who would say no to that?

Skill Proficiencies: Insight, Acrobatics

Tool Proficiencies: None.

Languages: Any one of the player's choice.

Equipment: A single reminder of your life before becoming awakened; a collar, a bowl with your old name emblazoned on it, a bell attached to a length of yellow ribbon that was your favourite toy. A pouch containing 15gp.

Suggested Characteristics

Every cat has their own peccadillos and unusual behaviours. Awakened cats are no different; if anything, they are likely to be amplified as you deal with the dangers and difficulties of the world. This manifests itself as some form of personality flaw - arrogance, timidity, belligerence - but cats usually embrace such aspects of themselves. While a dog might be in constant conflict over their anger towards some human, you feel no such divisions. All that matters is: what keeps you alive? A cat is all about survival - if you have a personality trait, it's because it helped keep you alive this far, so why try and 'improve' yourself or your attitude? No. Stay alive. Anything that helps with this task can stick around.

d8	Personality Trait
1	I'm pretty much the most perfect creature who has ever existed. Have you seen me walk? You lucky thing, getting to watch me stroll down the street. you can come with me, if you must. I guess looking at you reminds everyone of how amazing I am.
2	I'm a fighter; a scrapper; a brawler. I've lost fur, ears, teeth... everything. But I'm still here. Because I'm tough. Really, really tough. And I'm afraid of nothing, not even a Tarrasque... I'll still take it!
3	Sigh. Yes, yes, I'm coming. It really is too much, you know. Some call me lazy. They're wrong, of course. What I am is considered. I don't go running around. I conserve my energy and act at just the right time.
4	I'm fun! I'm fun! Look at what I can do! Look at my tail! I'm a happy catty and I'm always ready for another game. Or just run in circles! It's all fun!
5	I've never seen a hole in the wall I didn't want to investigate, or a scent trail I didn't want to follow. It gets me into trouble some times, but it also gets me the kind of experience I want. Who wants to be a house cat?
6	Hmmm... Distracted? I guess I can be easily... oh! Is that chicken? Yes, I'd love some.
7	I just prefer hiding under the nearest bed to being outside. Is that really being timid or scared? I don't think so... Wait! What was that? Alright yes, I'm a complete coward. Just let me get somewhere safe!
8	Of course I'm angry! Do you know what I've endured? How much I've seen? Suffered? Life as a cat isn't curling up in front of the fire for all of us, you know. Sometimes, it's much more difficult.

d8	Ideal
1	Courage. Bravery is the highest goal any can achieve; to master your fear is to master yourself.
2	Change. The world is not as it should be. I'm going to change that, whatever it may cost.
3	Survival. Ensuring my survival, and that of the few I love, is the only worthwhile goal.
4	Knowledge. There is much out there to learn. I intend to use this knowledge to my advantage.
5	Restoration. Bad things have happened to me, and I have done bad things myself. I want to make everything right, if I can.
6	Revenge. Getting rid of those who harmed me is the only reason I travel through these lands.
7	Preservation. Too much has been lost to time. Now that I can speak and write, I want to preserve the true nature and history of my species.
8	Family. My love is not easily earned. These people have done so and I spend my life ensuring their safety and comfort.

d8	Bond
1	My old owner, who gave me this power, was a good person. They're gone now but they deserve to be remembered. I'll ensure they are.
2	I don't know what's in this jar, just that when I licked it, I learned to speak as humans do. Now I carry it with me, granting small amounts to the few cats I judge worthy.
3	The collar I tore off myself and flung away. I can still feel it, rubbing against my fur. I'll never wear one again.
4	A can of fish. My favourite food. It reminds me of the past, what has changed and of the future I will make for myself.
5	A vow I took to protect the two children who took me in and gave me milk, when I was barely a kitten. I have not forgotten them, or my oath.
6	My mother was taken away when I was young. I never saw her again. I can feel that she is still alive, and I pursue her trail wherever it goes.
7	Once, cats ruled this world. They can do so again. I carry this knowledge inside me and share it with whomever listens... and believes.
8	I was an experiment- one that failed and was cast aside. The person who treated me so poorly shall pay for it.

d8	Flaw
1	I loose my temper over the smallest of slights, I cannot help myself. I just love the adrenaline rush of an imminent fight. Have done since I was a kitten.
2	I was superior even when I was a normal cat. Now... let's be honest. There just isn't another creature in this miserable corner of the world to compare to me.
3	They call me selfish, and even I have to admit that I am. I earned (or stole) this stuff by myself. I see no reason to share it with those who don't have the wit to do the same.
4	I take nothing seriously. Risk, danger, my life or those of others... all just one more set-up in a great joke no one else seems to notice. Not even other cats!
5	Setbacks have a horrible habit of making me believe that I should just give up. Even the most minor incident can make me sit down, fold my paws and refuse to move.
6	I once bit a man's nose off because I thought he was being too friendly with my family. It turned out he was a friend of theirs and had brought them a present. I may, on occasion, be overprotective.
7	Style matters far more than the end result. It has been known for mw to leave someone in (very mild) peril, because I didn't want to mess up my fur. I know it doesn't look great, but I really did.
8	It's not that I'm a coward, I just refuse to put myself at any risk, for any reason, for anyone. Ever.