Homebrew Feline Fiends Species Details

Feline Fiends are known for their curiosity and playful nature. They might enjoy exploring, playing tricks, or solving puzzles. Despite their mischievous tendencies, they have a strong sense of loyalty to their friends and companions. In social situations, they can be charming and flirtatious, often using their innate charisma to sway others to their side.

Fur Patterns: Many Feline Fiends possess soft, sleek fur that covers parts of their body, ranging from short and glossy to longer and tufted. Their fur can vary widely in color, often resembling common cat breeds, with patterns like stripes, spots, or solid colors. Unique markings, such as facial stripes or patches, may enhance their appearance.

 

Ears and Tails: They have prominent, pointed ears that twitch and flick with their emotions, often adorned with tufts of fur. Their tails are long and expressive, allowing them to convey a range of feelings, from playful excitement to deep contemplation. Some Feline Fiends may even have a prehensile tail, which they can use to grasp small objects or balance while climbing.

 

Eyes: Their eyes are large and captivating, typically featuring slit pupils that reflect light in the dark, giving them an eerie yet enchanting gaze. The colors of their eyes can be striking, ranging from bright greens and yellows to deep ambers, often with a slight glow.

 

Horns: Like other tieflings, Feline Fiends possess horns, which can be cat-like in shape, curving back or up in a graceful arc. These horns may be smooth or textured, and their coloration can match their fur, creating a harmonious look.

 

Claws and Fangs: Feline Fiends have retractable claws that aid in climbing and combat, giving them an edge in dexterity-based tasks. Their teeth are slightly sharper than those of a typical humanoid, enhancing their predatory appearance.

 

Personality

Feline Fiends are known for their playful and curious nature. They often exhibit cat-like behaviors, such as lounging in sunny spots, chasing after moving objects, or playing tricks on friends. Their charm and charisma make them social butterflies, easily captivating the attention of others. However, their independent streak can sometimes lead them to act on impulse or follow their whims, making them unpredictable allies.

 

Despite their mischievous tendencies, Feline Fiends are fiercely loyal to those they care about. They value friendship and camaraderie, often forming strong bonds with their companions. Their unique blend of tiefling and feline traits makes them both endearing and enigmatic, drawing others into their orbit.

 

Culture

In their communities, Feline Fiends often form tight-knit groups, where playfulness and creativity thrive. They enjoy storytelling, games, and competitions that showcase their agility and wit. Some may even engage in artistic pursuits, expressing their vibrant personalities through dance, music, or painting.

 

Feline Fiends may also be seen as luck-bringers or mischief-makers, depending on how they interact with others. Their presence is often accompanied by an air of mystery and charm, making them both intriguing and delightful companions on any adventure.

Feline Fiends Traits

Tieflings share certain racial traits as a result of their infernal descent.

Feline Agility

You have a burst of speed and agility. When you move on your turn in combat, you can double your speed until the end of your turn. You can’t use this feature again until you move 0 feet on one of your turns.

Ability Score Increase

Your Charisma score increases by 1, and your  score Dexterity increases by 2.

Age

Tieflings mature at the same rate as humans but live a few years longer.

Size

Tieflings are about the same size and build as humans. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Darkvision

Thanks to your infernal 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.

Cat’s Grace

You have proficiency in the Acrobatics skill. Additionally, you have advantage on saving throws against being grappled or restrained.

Infernal Legacy

You know the minor illusion cantrip. When you reach 3rd level, you can cast the disguise self spell once with this trait and regain the ability to do so when you finish a long rest. When you reach 5th level, you can cast the misty step spell once with this trait and regain the ability to do so when you finish a long rest. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for these spells.

Languages

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