Homebrew Eldorian Tabaxi Species Details
These were the stories of a restless people who long ago took to the seas and rivers in longboats, first to pillage and terrorize, then to settle. Yet there was an energy, a love of adventure, that sang from every page. Long into the night Liriel read, lighting candle after precious candle.
She’d never given much thought to Tabaxi, but these stories fascinated her. In these yellowed pages were tales of bold heroes, strange and fierce animals, mighty primitive gods, and a magic that was part and fabric of that exotic land.
In the reckonings of most worlds, The Tabaxi are a proud and agile race, known for their feline grace and sharp senses. Once the original natives of this continent but lost memory of their original language and culture as they were overshadowed by the arrival of the Elves to Eldoras, who claimed dominion over the land. As a result of their attempt to maintain some semblance of community, the Tabaxi forced themselves into a life of nomadic existence and became renowned merchants, using their natural curiosity and quick wit to thrive in the trading world... Whatever drives them, Tabaxi are the merchants, the trading nomads, and the pioneers of the realm believing they will find any clues the Forgotten Realms, nine lost Tabaxi ancient realms that originally dotted Eldoria which is full of unknown and enigmatic ruins.
With their penchant for exploration and profit, Tabaxi are physically diverse. There is no typical Tabaxi. An individual can stand from 5 feet to a little over 7 feet tall and weigh from 90 to 170 pounds. Tabaxi fur shades range from nearly black to very pale, and hair colors from black to blond; females might sport leaner figures and longer fur. Tabaxi reach adulthood in their late teens and rarely live even a pair of centuries.
Although some Tabaxi can be xenophobic, in general their societies are inclusive. Eldoria has welcomed large numbers of non-humans compared to the proportion of humans who live in non-human lands.
Exemplars of Ambition
Tabaxi who seek adventure are the most daring and ambitious members of a daring and ambitious race. They seek to earn glory in the eyes of their fellows by amassing power, wealth, and fame.
Having so much more variety than other cultures, Tabaxi as a whole have no typical names. Some Tabaxi parents give their children names from other languages, such as Dwarvish or Elvish (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 can change wildly from region to region. In the Forgotten Realms, for example, the clothing, architecture, cuisine, music, and literature are different in the northwestern lands. Tabaxian physical characteristics, though, vary according to the ancient migrations of the earliest Tabaxi, so that they have every possible variation of coloration and features.
In the Forgotten Realms, nine Tabaxi ethnic groups are widely recognized, though over a dozen others are found in more localized areas of Eldoria. These groups, and the typical names of their members, can be used as inspiration no matter which world your Tabaxi is in.
Hailing from a strange land, wandering tabaxi are catlike humanoids driven by curiosity to collect interesting artifacts, gather tales and stories, and lay eyes on all the world's wonders. Ultimate travelers, the inquisitive tabaxi rarely stay in one place for long. Their innate nature pushes them to leave no secrets uncovered, no treasures or legends lost.
Acrobatic Tabaxi Traits
Hailing from a strange and distant land, wandering tabaxi are catlike humanoids driven by curiosity to collect interesting artifacts, gather tales and stories, and lay eyes on all the world's wonders.
Ability Score Increase
Your Dexterity score increases by 2, and your Charisma score increases by 1.
Age
Tabaxi age at around the same rate as humans, reaching middle age at around 80, and rarely living longer than 200.
Size
Tabaxi range from under 6 to over 7 feet tall and have slender builds. Your size is Medium yet Tall.
Speed
Your base walking speed is 45 feet.
Darkvision
Accustomed to twilit forests and the night sky, 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.
Those big, watery eyes.....
People can't help but to like you. In many cases, they even find it hard to say no to you. Very hard...so...so hard....I....yes, McStuffins, you're wish is my command. You gain proficiency in the persuasion, deception, and performance skills. You're proficiency bonus is doubled for any check you make with these skills.
Cat's Talents
Your keen reflexes and nimble body allow you to move with incredible speed. You have advantage on Dexterity saving throws and your base movement speed is increased by 10 feet.Your natural agility and balance make you adept at acrobatics. You have proficiency in the Acrobatics skill. Your senses are heightened, granting you proficiency in the Perception skill. You have proficiency in the Acrobatics, Perception and Stealth skill.
Feline Agility
Your base jump distance is doubled.
Cat's Claws
Because of your claws, you have a climbing speed of 20 feet. In addition, 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. Your claws are a natural weapons, which you can use to make unarmed strikes. Your unarmed strikes deal slashing damage equal to 1d4 + your Strength or Dexterity modifier.
Nimble Pounce
Your feline instincts allow you to land on your feet, even in the most treacherous situations. When you fall, you take half falling damage and can immediately use your reaction to move up to half your movement speed.
Languages
You can speak, read, and write Common and Elvish. Elvish is sometimes fluid, with subtle intonations and intricate grammar but the Tabaxian Accent is present. Elven literature is rich and varied, and their songs and poems are famous among other races. Many bards learn their language so they can add Elvish ballads to their repertoires.
Eldorian Tabaxi Traits
It’s hard to make generalizations about Tabaxi, but your character has these traits.Darkvision
Accustomed to twilit forests and the night sky, 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.
Those big, watery eyes...
People can't help but to like you. In many cases, they even find it hard to say no to you. Very hard...so...so hard....I....yes, McStuffins, you're wish is my command.
Cat's Talents
Your keen reflexes and nimble body allow you to move with incredible speed. You have advantage on Dexterity saving throws and your base movement speed is increased by 10 feet. Your jump distance is doubled. Your natural agility and balance make you proficient in the Acrobatics skill. Your senses are heightened, granting you proficiency in the Perception skill and Stealth skill.
Cat's Claws
Because of your claws, you have a climbing speed of 20 feet. In addition, your claws are natural weapons, which you can use to make unarmed strikes. If you hit with them, you deal slashing damage equal to [roll]1d4[/roll] 1d4 + your Strength modifier, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike.
Nimble Pounce
Your feline instincts allow you to land on your feet, even in the most treacherous situations. When you fall, you take half falling damage and can immediately use your reaction to move up to half your movement speed.
Ability Score Increase
Your Dexterity score increases by 1, and your Charisma score increases by 2.
Age
Humans reach adulthood in their late forty ´s and live less than a pair of centuries.
Size
Humans vary widely in height and build, from barely 5 feet to well over 6 feet tall. Regardless of your position in that range, your size is Medium.
Speed
Your base walking speed is 40 feet.
Languages
You can speak, read, and write Common and one extra language of your choice. Humans typically learn the languages of other peoples they deal with, including obscure dialects. They are fond of sprinkling their speech with words borrowed from other tongues: Orc curses, Elvish musical expressions, Dwarvish military phrases, and so on.
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