Homebrew Awakened Kitty Species Details

Common Interest

Cats are, by nature, somewhat solitary creatures,
often preferring their own space and company
to that of a pack or group. But this is not always
the case. Cats often form small circles if friends
which, while looser than those formed by
other animals, are no less devoted. If a cat is in
trouble, their friends arrive in moments to assist
them. Cats also form groups to achieve specific
goals; solving a mystery? Looting a dungeon?
Stopping a villainous wizard with designs on
the city’s supply of treats? Cats band together
when faced with such threats, utilising each
other’s differing strengths to achieve their ends.
Afterwards, they may part ways or may remain
together...not that they need to. They could split
up any time they want...

An Old Bond

Cats have been welcomed into the homes of
man, dwarf, elf and even orcs and goblins for
thousands of years. They provide an invaluable
service, after all. Catching mice, 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 mutual advantage began
and continued, strengthening the strange
bond between the cats and those who, quite
mistakenly, believe themselves to be the owners,
or masters. Cats aren’t recklessly loyal like dogs,
but they do love and form deep attachments 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
persistence, it requires consistency. Cats are
as varied in temperament and appearance 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 awakened cats, blessed
with human levels of intelligence. They can
be suspicious but, if treated properly, become
fiercely loyal companions.

Awakened Kitty Traits

While the many different breeds of cat make generalizing difficult, there are a few traits which pertain to all felines:

Bite & Scratch

Sharp teeth, and claws which
can be quickly unsheathed and used to slice
through flesh - all cats possess these natural
weapons. Cats are proficient with this attack,
which counts as both a weapon attack and an
unarmed attack. The attack does 1d6 damage
plus the attacker’s STR modifier bonus.

All So Different:

There are many different
varieties of cat breed, each with their own
idiosyncrasies, preferences, and behaviours -
remember that any breed can belong to any of
the three subraces; cats are born at all sizes.
Choose a feline subrace from the list below and
then choose one ability from the subsequent list.
You may only choose one such ability.