Homebrew Awakened Cat Species Details
Cats have been welcome into the homes of man, dwarf, elf, and even orcs and goblins for thousands of years. THey provide and invaluable service, after all. Catching mices, rats and other small vermin requires speed and coordination, not to mention a small stature, that most of the bigger races simply do not possess. And so a relationship of the strange bond between teh cats and those who, quiter mistakenly, believe themselves to be theri owners, or masters. Cats aren't recklessly loyal liek dogs, but they do love and form deep attachemnts to those who take the time to earn such devotion. It is not enough, with a cat, to simply feed it and expect adoration. It requires patience and persistaence, it requires consistency. Cats are as varied in temperment and apperance as humans or dogs and need to be treated with respect, care, and attention. But they repay those who are prepared to spend the required time to earn their friendship a thousandfold. This is true even with awakend cats, blessed with human levels of intelligence. They are suspicious but, if treated properly, can become fiercely loyal companions.
Awakened Cat Traits
Feline TraitsAbility Score Increase
All Cats increase their dexterity score by 2
Age
Cats reach maturity between the age of 1 or 2, and live on average to the age of 15
Alignment
Cats tend toward neutral alignments; they are very rarely wholly eveil or wholly good. Their main preoccupation is themselves and the small circle of loved ones they seek to protect. This can occasionally seem like callousness or disinterest in the larger world
Size
While Ther are leger and smaller cats, this varitation in size and length is much more limited than it is in dogs. As a result, all cats are considere small
Languages
A cat can speak and read common, feline, and one other language.
Speed
A cat's basic speed is 30 feet
Darkvision
Cats have Darkvision up to 60ft
Bit & Scratch
Sharp Teeth and claws can be quickly unsheathed and used to slice through flesh - all cats posses these natural weapons. Cats are proficient with this attack, which counts as both a weapon and unarmed attack. The attack does 1d6 + strenght. This increases to 1d8 + STR at level 5, and 1d10 + STR at level 10
All So Differant
There are many different varieties of cat breed, each with their own idiosyncrasies, preferences, and behaviors - Remember that any breed can belong to any of the three subraces; cats are born all sizes. Choose one ability from the subsequent list. You may only choose one such ability
Welcoming Dark
Cats turn up where they are least expected, and disappear from sigh when it seems impossible. On these occasions, a cat is probably visiting the Welcoming Dark. Cats Don't Long Rest like other races
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