Homebrew Gatataur Species Details

Gatataurs are creatures very similar to centaurs, except with the lower half of a Feline instead, as well as the upper half of a humanoid. Their faces tend to vary depending on their class/type of feline, but most are more humanoid, but with pronounced feline teeth and some even a snout. Some do, some don't, it depends.

Their entire body is covered in fur that, depending on their type, varies from short or almost even naked, to walking puffballs with their shaggy, long fur. But for the most part, all are fuzzy at the Very least.

Despite their feline fur, most tend to have thick hair that varies in color, but is Always related to their fur's colors. Basically, you won't see a black panther with blonde hair unless they bleach it in some way.

Their eyes have slit pupils and range across the entire natural spectrum of colors. From icy blue over green and yellow, to golden brown, orange and even black. Some Gatataur's brown or orange eyes glisten red in the right light. It's a cool detail and pretty often caused fear in those who see them huntjust when the night falls. They Are more or less crepuscular after all, but won't shy away from hunting, living and trading during high day time or deep night time if the need arises. But if someone is to visit a Gatataur settlement, better do it during evening time, or in the early morning, because that's when things spring to life, and tend to slip into more of a lull during noon and midnight

It's also very common for Gatataurs to give birth to more than one kitten at once (as in, like with 'normal felines', kitten without litter mates are rare). Litters are very common, and thus, the offspring of a Gatataur breeding pair are very close.

Gatataur Traits

Gatataurs are incredibly feline in their abilities.

Ability Score Modifier

Your Strength score increases by 2, and your Dexterity score increases by 1.

Age

Gatataur kittens mature at age 3 and can live on average between 60 to 90 years. This relatively 'long' for a feline lifespan is due to their Humanoid-adjacent biology and makes them a Powerhouse in their eco system. Or that was at least the case until the Bipeds arrived.

Alignment

Gatataurs tend to be Neutral, but won't shy away from being swayed within that by their surroundings. Once they however Have committed to an alignment, they'll defend their morals to their death.

Size

Gatataurs, depending on the breed, range from 4-7 feet in height and 4-8 feet in length. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 40 feet.

Darkvision

You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can't discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.

Hybrid Nature

Your creature type is both humanoid and fey.

Claws

Your retractable claws are natural melee weapons, which you can use to make unarmed strikes. If you hit with them, you deal slashing damage equal to 1d6 + your Strength modifier, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike.

Natural Athlete

You have proficiency in Athletics checks. Additionally, your jump distance is doubled.

Keen Senses

You have advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell.

Pack Tactics

You have advantage on your first attack roll against a creature if at least one of your allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally isn't incapacitated.

Tauroid Body

You count as one size larger when determining your carrying capacity and the weight you can push or drag.

Languages

You can speak Common and Sylvan, but are more proficient at reading Sylvan than you are Common.

Swimming

Gatataurs, just like their non-humanoid counterparts (felines) are naturally capable of swimming, but some breeds are better than others. It all depends on their fur type and joint length.

Tree Climbing

Retractable claws make Gatataurs good at climbing.