Homebrew Feline - Nekomata [DM Tuz] Species Details

Originating from the warm southern lands, the Felines are a curious people. Today, one can meet the Felines in most of the world’s realms and beyond thanks in part to that curiosity. The ancient tribes of Felines were a collection of nomadic peoples, a tradition which most modern Felines still follow. To cater to their wanderlust, Felines tend to travel light and don’t make lasting bonds with people. Pleasant as the occasional friend can be, the common Feline would not want to be tied down. Lasting and deep relationships with Felines are commonly forged with fellow travelers, with whom they can stray together.

The history of Felines often features groups of renowned individuals who came together to overcome a great challenge, but once it was dealt with, the group quickly disband ed. Felines rarely settle down for life, unless they find a personal paradise. Rarely have Felines founded long-standing cities of their own, preferring to dwell in already existing settlements for as long as they need. Feline-founded settlements - or rather colonies - are rarely permanent and seldom become more ambitious than fortified encampments. The few Feline cities that have existed and thrived were usually created from dire circumstances which forced the Felines to cooperate over generations.

Feline - Nekomata [DM Tuz] Traits

As a feline, you possess innate traits and capabilities.

Ability Score Increase

Increase one ability score by 2 and increase a different one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1.

Age

Feline reach maturity at 16 years of age and live up to 100 years.

Size

Feline’s sizes can range widely from breed to breed. Typically they are between 4 and 6 feet tall. Your size is medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common, and another language of your choice.

Claws

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 or Dexterity modifier, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike.

Darkvision

You have a cat’s keen senses and can see 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.

Climbing

You have a climbing speed of 20 ft., which improves as your speed increases. If your movement speed is 40 ft. your climbing speed becomes 30, and when your movement speed is 60 ft. your climbing speed becomes 40 feet. Any temporary increases of your speed increase your climbing speed only temporarily as well.

Subraces

Choose one of the following subraces: Catsi, Panthera, Twin-Tail (Nekomata), Cuaal.