Homebrew Ronso Species Details

Physical Description

Ronso are humanoid in stature, standing above two meters in average height (with the males considerably larger and more muscular than the females, who possess a faster and more athletic body type). They are feline in appearance, possessing hands/claws and foot paws. They walk on (what would be for humans) the balls of their feet and possess dew-claws as well as foot pads. Possessing leonine tails that roughly measure half of their body lengths, Ronso bodies are covered in blue fur (perhaps a trait due to their living in a winter climate) with patches of white (though the color can be darker blue or yellow depending on the individual) fur around the thighs, calves, shoulders, chest (males), tail-tips, and scalp. The abundance of the fur the patches consist of seems to be greater on the males than the females. The scalp fur, or mane, is usually tied back or styled in a similar way to hair.

History

The Ronso live at the base of Mt. Gagazet and guard the sacred mountain. They are formidable warriors, known for their strong sense of honor and loyalty, as well as their pride and quickness to anger. Hardly anything is known of their culture, other than that they view the mountain a sacred location and trekking up Gagazet is viewed as a spiritual journey for a Ronso seeking guidance. No actual Ronso dwellings are ever seen. It can be speculated that they favor strength based on their warrior-like appearance and mannerisms.

Ronso possess feline attributes like muzzles and fangs as well as a distinct cat-like nose. Their ears, while located similar to humans, have a more elven shape and are thought to be capable of articulation similar to cats. The male Ronso grow a horn from the forehead that denotes status and power, and to lose it in battle is considered shameful.

Both genders possess carnivore fangs, hinting that they may be meat eaters (it is unknown if they are omnivores). Their eyes are yellow, contrasting against their fur, and give the impression of a predator's gaze.

Ronso refer to their young as "pups" despite their cat-like nature.

Ronso Traits

Ronso are a strong blue or yellow warrior race, they are similar to a humanoid lion in appearance. They are very big and very muscular.

Ability Score Inccrease

Your Strength score increases by 2, and your Constitution score increases by 1.

Age

Ronso have lifespans comparable to humans. They enter adulthood in their late teens where they should be trained to fight and protect there tribe.

Alignment

Ronsos have a strong belief in having a sense of honor, loyalty and of duty to the tribe. To this end, most all Ronso have a strong tendency towards lawful alignments. Ronso have a slight preference to good over evil, this being because, high in the mountains that the Ronso call home, surviving is much easier when you know that you can expect and receive help from another Ronso, without having to worry that they will insist on being compensated.

Size

The Ronso Race's size ranges from 6 to around 7 feet tall and weighs between 275 and 325 pounds. Your size is medium

Speed

Your base walking speed is 35 feet.

Natural Athelete

You have proficiency in the Athletics skill.

Darkvision

You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were a bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can't discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.

Powerful Build

You count as one size larger when determining your carrying capacity and the weight you can push, drag, or lift.

Mountain Born

You’re acclimated to high altitude, including elevations above 20,000 feet. You’re also naturally adapted to cold climates, as described in chapter 5 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide.

Cat 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.

Mimicry

After seeing a racial ability, Ronso can use that ability once a day

Jump

Once per day, a Ronso can cast "Jump" as a bonus action without requiring any components.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and Undercommon