Homebrew Catfolk Species Details

Catfolk are prone to quick action and astonishing bursts of speed making other races seem slow in comparison.   resemble a cross between a human and large hunting cats.  Their coats contain all the variety of their four footed cousins and these markings make no hold over who is in charge or does what job.

Unlike human society the males are the ones who typically wear their hair long, like a lion.  Some even posses such manes.  Many warriors of the tribe actually braid their hair to keep it out of their face during combat.

Catfolk  are very superstitious.  Many catfolk carry talismans or even have them worn in their fur for a large variety of effects, such as luck, good fortune or to ward off a bad omen.

As I wanted to offer more variety to the race I am propsing two subraces for the catfolk.  The Lytah are the smaller of the two being more closely related to the Cheetah or the Lynx.  The Tigrons are larger and more closely resemble Lions and Tigers. Your subrace does not limit or change the possible fur color or pattern.

Catfolk Traits

Ability Score Increase: Your Dexterity score increases by 2. Age: Catfolk mature at the same rate as humans and can live just past a century. Alignment: Catfolk tend toward two extremes. Some are free-spirited and chaotic, letting impulse and fancy guide their decisions. Others are devoted to duty and personal honor. Typically, catfolk deem concepts such as good and evil as less important than freedom or their oaths. Size: Catfolk have a similar stature to humans but are generally leaner and more muscular. Your size is Medium. Speed: Your base walking speed is 30 feet. Darkvision: You have a cat’s keen senses, especially in the dark. 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. Cat’s Claws: Your sharp claws can cut with ease. Your claws are natural melee weapons, which you can use to make unarmed strikes. When you hit with a claw, your claw deals slashing damage equal to 1d4 +

Ability Score Increase

Your Dexterity score increases by 2

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.