Homebrew Kittan Species Details

 

kittans are super cute annnnd they r um. Um we r realy funnnny!!! :33

— Pallas Furhumft, Kittan Founder of the Northerly Kingdom of Pallas

Considered by most outworlders as the cutest of the common races, kittans have become the largest population on Tellestia. Although not the strongest, nor smartest, of any of the races on Tellestia, they carved their way into the history of the world through shear might and ambition alone. 

A Broad Spectrum

With their penchant for migration and conquest, kittans are about as physically diverse as most other common races. An individual can stand from 14 inches to a little over 20 inches tall and weigh from 8 to 12 pounds. Kittan fur colors range from pitch black to stark white with all sorts of colors and patterns in between, and some even dye their fur with natural dyes; it also comes in many different lengths and amounts of straightness. The eyes of kittans tend to be somewhere between green and gold, though some kittens have other eye colors as well. Kittans reach adulthood in their early teens and rarely live beyond half a century. (It is recommended to base your kittan off of a real-world cat or breed of cat).

Two Sides of a Coin

Many kittans choose to live quiet and simple lives, building up families or businesses in one of the many kittan cities of Tellestia. Using ambition through a sound life is just as good as using it through an adventurous life, no? On the other hand, some kittans who seek adventure are the most daring and energetic members of an already otherwise ambitious race. They seek to earn fame and dabloons through their adventures into the wilderness of Tellestia.

Kittan Ethnicity

Having so much more variety than other cultures, kittans as a whole have no typical names. Some kittan parents give their children names from other Kittish dialects, such as Caliconian or Bingguese (pronounced more or less correctly), but most parents give names that are linked to their region’s culture or to the naming traditions of their ancestors.

The material culture and physical characteristics of kittans can change wildly from region to region. For example, the clothing, architecture, cuisine, music, and literature are different in the northwestern lands of Purrsia than in distant Blehbornese or Abyssian lands to the east—and even more distinctive in far-off Leoway. 

On Tellestia, eight kittan major ethnicities are widely recognized, though many others are found in more localized areas of Tellestia. Though these ethnicities are easy to trace by looking at one's family history, it is largely (aside from with Pallasians, Lynx, and Binggu) impossible to identify one's ethnicity by their looks alone.

Binggu

Binggu are characterized mostly by their lack of fur, although some still have very patchy fur or patterned skin. They’re found primarily in west Tellestia around their home country, Binggu.

Blehbore

Found primarily in the far east of Tellestia.

Felin

Found primarily in the far west of Tellestia.

Kittanese

Found primarily in the central east of Tellestia around the country of Kittan, Kittanese individuals are widely regarded as descending directly from the original kittans of Tellestia.

Lynx and Pallasian

Both the Lynx and Pallasians share similar regions and ethnic traits. The Lynx and Pallasians both heil from northwest Tellestia, though the Pallasians prefer the much colder, northern region of Pallas. Lynx and Pallasians can often be identified by their heavier coats of fur, though Lynx are more notable for larger paws while Pallasians are known for their large and fluffy tails.

Mweowe

Found primarily in the central west of Tellestia.

Purrsian

Found primarily in the northwest of Tellestia.

Tabaxum

Found primarily in the southwest of Tellestia.

Kittan Traits

Your kittan character has certain traits deriving from your feline ancestry.

Ability Score Increase

Your Charisma ability score increases by 2 and your Wisdom ability score increases by 1.

Age

Kittans reach adulthood in their early teens and live roughly half a century.

Size

Kittans don't vary much in height or build, usually being somewhere around 18 inches tall (more or less) and having a stout build. Your size is Tiny.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Darkvision

Thanks to your animalistic heritage, you have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. 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.

Light-footed

You have proficiency in the Stealth skill.

Tool Proficiency

You gain proficiency with the artisan’s tools of your choice.

Nine Lives

When you are reduced to 0 hit points but not killed outright, you can drop to 1 hit point instead. You can’t use this feature again until you finish a long rest.

Sharp Claws

As a Kittan, your species has evolved to have claws which can be retracted into your paws. Your claws are natural weapons, which you can use to make unarmed strikes. If you hit with them, you deal slashing damage equal to 1d4 + your Strength modifier, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike. You are proficient with your claws.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and Kittish.