Homebrew Displacer Beast Taur Species Details

Displacer beast taurs trace their origins to a twisted curse, one that befell a proud clan of blink dogs. These new humanoid blink dogs fell one by one, except for one wizard. This new wizard put a curse on the displacer beasts, as it believed the curse came from the beasts. Once noble protectors of the Feywild, these creatures were transformed into the sleek, predatory forms of displacer beasts by a powerful blink dog’s spiteful magic. Over generations, the curse deepened, blending their animalistic instincts with humanoid traits, giving rise to the very few displacer beast taurs.

These cursed beings are as varied in demeanor as they are in form. Some embrace their hunting prowess and roam the forests in feral packs, reveling in their role as apex predators. Others, burdened by the remnants of their cursed lineage, seek redemption or solitude, lingering near the edges of civilization.

The appearance of displacer beast taurs reflects their dual nature. Their panther-like lower bodies are sleek and powerful, with six legs that grant them an otherworldly grace. Their humanoid upper torsos are equally striking, covered in fine, black fur and crowned with glowing eyes that shift between intelligence and feral cunning.

 

Creating Your Character

At 1st level, you gain these perks from your curse lineage.

Ability Score Increases

When determining your character’s ability scores, increase one score by 2 and increase a different score by 1, or increase three different scores by 1. Follow this rule regardless of the method you use to determine the scores, such as rolling or point buy. The “Quick Build” section for your character’s class offers suggestions on which scores to increase. You can follow those suggestions or ignore them, but you can’t raise any of your scores above 20.

Languages

Your character can speak, read, and write Common, Sylvan, and one other language that you and your DM agree is appropriate for the character.

Creature Type

A Displacer Beast Taur is a monstrosity.

Life Span

The typical lifespan of a Displacer Beast Taur is 100-200 years. Some have been known to live longer.

Height and Weight

Displacer Beast Taurs typically range from 10-15 feet tall. They typically range from 8-10 feet long. They range around 800-1000 lbs.

Displacer Beast Taur Traits

As a displacer beast taur, you have the following racial traits.

Creature Type

You are a Monstrosity.

Size

You are Medium or Small. You choose the size when you select this race.

Speed

Your walking speed is 40 feet, and you have a climbing speed equal to your walking speed.

Predatory Claws

You can use your claws to make unarmed strikes. When you hit with them, the strike deals 1d6 + your Strength modifier slashing damage, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike.

Cat’s Talent

You have proficiency in the Perception and Stealth skills.

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 discern colors in that darkness only as shades of gray.

Feline Agility

Your reflexes and agility allow you to move with a burst of speed. When you move on your turn in combat, you can double your speed until the end of the turn. Once you use this trait, you can’t use it again until you move 0 feet on one of your turns.