Homebrew Tabaxi (Maine Coon) Species Details

Maine Coon Tabaxi are a larger, more formidable variant of the traditional Tabaxi, standing out with their impressive size, strength, and graceful agility. Resembling the majestic Maine Coon cat, they possess a sleek yet muscular build that allows them to move with fluidity despite their bulk. Their fur, often dense and tufted, provides natural protection from the elements and gives them a distinct, wild appearance. Their size and strength make them more physically imposing than their smaller kin, but they retain the keen senses and speed that are characteristic of all Tabaxi.

Curious by nature, Maine Coon Tabaxi are driven by a deep wanderlust, often traveling vast distances in search of knowledge, adventure, or simply the thrill of the unknown. While their larger stature might seem intimidating at first, they are often misunderstood, as they prefer to observe and remain unnoticed in their environment. Their keen sense of perception and heightened stealth abilities make them excellent scouts, spies, and hunters, able to move undetected through even the most challenging terrain.

Despite their more chaotic alignment, Maine Coon Tabaxi are loyal to those they trust and are quick to protect those in need. Their unpredictable nature often leads them to be viewed as free spirits, unwilling to be tied down by rules or societal expectations. They value freedom above all else, and their chaotic tendencies often make them hard to predict, but always fascinating.

With a natural talent for climbing and quick reflexes, Maine Coon Tabaxi are at home in the wilderness, particularly among the treetops or in places that offer both challenge and refuge. Their claws, sharp and formidable, serve as both a tool for climbing and a weapon in battle. As adept at social interaction as they are at stealth, they are often skilled diplomats or tacticians, able to charm or deceive when necessary.

Above all, Maine Coon Tabaxi are creatures of both beauty and mystery—wild at heart and ever in motion, they follow the winds of their own desires, leaving a trail of intrigue wherever they go.

 Ability Score Increase:

• Dexterity +2, Charisma +2

Traits:

• Slightly Longer Lifespan: These Tabaxi tend to live a bit longer than standard humans.
• Large Cat: These Tabaxi are larger and more robust, resembling Maine Coons, making them slightly bigger than typical Tabaxi.
• Walking Speed: 35 feet.
• Swimming Speed: 20 feet. These Tabaxi are adept swimmers despite their feline nature.
• Alignment: Chaotic.

Darkvision:

• These Tabaxi can see in dim light within 60 feet as though it were bright light, and in darkness as though it were dim light. However, they only see in shades of grey in darkness.

Feline Agility:

• These Tabaxi can double their movement speed until the end of their turn. After using this trait, they can use it again only after moving 0 feet on one of their turns.

Cat’s Claws:

• These Tabaxi have a climbing speed of 30 feet. Additionally, their claws serve as natural weapons that deal 1d8 + Strength modifier slashing damage instead of bludgeoning damage for unarmed strikes.

Cat’s Talent:

• These Tabaxi are proficient in Stealth and Perception skills.

Languages:

• These Tabaxi can read, write, and speak Tabaxi and Common, as well as another language of their choice.

Tabaxi (Maine Coon) Traits

Maine Coon Tabaxi are a larger, more agile variant of the traditional Tabaxi, combining enhanced strength, feline grace, and an insatiable curiosity for the world around them.