Homebrew Cat Species Details

Graceful and Agile: Felins possess the grace and agility of their feline ancestors, with sleek bodies, soft fur, and bright, intelligent eyes that gleam like precious gems. Their tails, swaying with each movement, convey their emotions and intentions with subtle precision. Felins are quick-witted and agile, capable of scaling walls, leaping vast distances, and landing on their feet from even the greatest of falls.

Guardians of Ancient Mysteries: Deeply connected to the ancient secrets of the wild, Felins serve as guardians of enigmatic places and protectors of age-old knowledge. They revere the untamed places of the world, often forming bonds with nature spirits and other mystical beings that inhabit the hidden corners of the wilderness. Their affinity for the arcane grants them an innate understanding of magical energies, enabling some Felins to become skilled spellcasters.

Wanderers and Explorers: Felins possess an insatiable curiosity and an inherent need for exploration. They are wanderers at heart, ever eager to roam new lands, uncover ancient ruins, and seek the truth behind forgotten myths. Their travels often lead them to form unexpected alliances with a wide array of races, forging connections through mutual respect and shared experiences.

Community and Clans: Despite their nomadic inclinations, Felins are deeply social beings. They form tight-knit clans that function as close-knit families. These clans roam together through the untamed lands, sharing knowledge, wisdom, and laughter. Each Felin contributes their unique skills to the clan, ensuring its survival and prosperity. Their keen senses and quick reflexes make them expert hunters, while their charisma and charm allow them to build rapport with other races.

Warding Off Darkness: Felins hold a natural aversion to malevolent forces, ever vigilant in their quest to keep the darkness at bay. Some Felins take on the role of protectors, defending their homes and allies from sinister threats. Others embark on grand quests to defeat ancient evils or unravel the plots of malevolent entities that seek to sow chaos.

Cat Traits

As a cat you have these traits:

Ability Score Increase

Your Dexterity increases by 2.

Age

Felines mature quickly, reaching adulthood around 1 year old. They can live up to 15 years.

Size

Felines mature quickly, reaching adulthood around 1 year old. They can live up to 15 years.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 35 feet.

Darkvision

Accustomed to prowling in the shadows, 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.

Natural Senses

You have proficiency in the Perception skill and the Stealth skill.

Feline Agility

Your feline reflexes allow you to move with incredible swiftness. When you move on your turn in combat, you can double your speed until the end of the turn. Once you use this feature, you can't use it again until you move 0 feet on one of your turns.

Cats Nimbleness

You can use your reaction to gain advantage on Dexterity saving throws against effects that you can see, such as traps and spells.

Languages

You understand Common but cannot speak it. You communicate with other felines and some magical creatures through a language of gestures, body language, and purrs.