Homebrew Meowtaur Species Details

Meowtaurs are a captivating blend of feline grace and humanoid intellect. From the waist up, they possess the lithe, expressive body of a human, often with subtle feline traits like pointed ears, slit pupils, or fine fur along their arms. Below the waist, they are all cat – powerful, muscled legs and a long, swishing tail, resembling a large domestic cat or a sleek panther.

They are often found in secluded forests, sun-drenched plains, or hidden mountain havens, living in close-knit prides. Known for their curiosity, keen senses, and a natural affinity for stealth and agility, meowtaurs value freedom, personal space, and the thrill of the hunt (whether for prey or knowledge). They can be fiercely independent but also deeply loyal to their chosen companions.

Meowtaur Traits

Cataurins inherit traits from their feline and humanoid ancestries.

Ability score increase

your Dex goes up by 2 and your Cha goes up by one

Catfolk Legacy

sneaky

Feline Agility

Your walking speed is 40 feet. If you move at least 20 feet in a straight line on your turn, your speed increases by an additional 10 feet for that turn

Pounce

if you move 20 ft straight toward a creature and then hit it with a melee weapon on the same turn, that target must succeed on a strength saving throw, or be knocked prone. if target is knocked prone, you can make one unarmed strike against it as a bonus action.

Natural weapon

Your unarmed strikes can deal 1d4 slashing damage (claws) or 1d4 piercing damage (teeth) instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike.

Curious Senses

you have proficiency in perception.

Quadrupedal Form

Due to your four-legged physiology, wearing armor not specifically made for a centaur or similarly shaped creature is difficult. You can wear barding for your size. Additionally, you cannot climb ladders or manipulate objects with your lower body.

Language

you speak Meowth and one other language of your choice.