Homebrew Catfolk Species Details

The Cat Folk are a race of feline humanoids and are well-known for their keen intelligence and agility. These traits make them superb thieves and acrobats, Cat Folk are also fearsome warriors. However, strenuous training must typically be undertaken to make wielding magic a serious option, either in passive or aggressive actions. Age. Cat Folk's lifespans are believed to be similar to that of normal humans, while others feel they are more similar to other kinds of felines. They reach adulthood at 16 years of age and usually live up to between 80 and 150 years. Alignment. The Cat Folk's race tends to prefer chaotic alignments due to their free-spirited nature. Ability Score. Dexterity ability score increases by 2 and Intelligence increases by 1. Languages. You can speak, read and write Common, One Language of your choice and you can speak to any felines and understand what they are saying back to you. Some cats call this Ca'Tragra but it isn't a language you can learn without being of the Cat Folk blood.

Catfolk Traits

They are very cool cats

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.

Soft Fall

The Cat Folk reflexes and feline like appearance gives them resistance to falling damage and they will always land on their feet just like cats. This ability can be used as a reaction to trying to be thrown, falling, and or being knocked prone (without a grapple). This can also be used outside of combat for other situations

Feline Grace

Because Cat Folk have feline blood, they have advantage on Dexterity checks involving acrobatics. Cat Folk are natural acrobats

Claws

You have a set of retractable claws. Your unarmed strikes deal 1d4 slashing damage. You can use Dexterity instead of Strength for the attack and damage rolls of your Claw attacks.

Natural Stealth

Cat Folk have a natural tendency to be stealth and are natural rogues and thieves. You gain proficiency in the Stealth skill

Ability Score Increase

Dexterity ability score increases by 2 and Intelligence increases by 1.