Homebrew Felinarae Species Details

The Felinarae are a people shaped by motion and silence. Their lithe forms, keen senses, and clawed hands reflect a lineage that once stalked the wild frontiers of Scarn beside lions, tigers, and cougars. Every Felinarae is born with the instincts of a predator: patient, poised, and deadly when roused.

Though diverse in appearance and behavior, all share the same ancestral memory — that life itself is pursuit. Some channel that drive through strength and voice, the Roarers (Leonin and Stripesworn), while others find harmony in focus and breath, the Purrers (Valoran and Saelari). Together they embody the two halves of the hunt: dominance and discipline, fury and stillness.

Felinarae communities are small and often nomadic, built around prides, solitary orders, or traveling caravans. To outsiders, they appear aloof, but among their own, they speak through body language, tone, and the subtle music of purr and growl.

(All Felinarae share the same base traits and select a Hunting Instinct—Roarer or Purrer—during character creation.)

Felinarae Traits

All Felinarae share keen senses, sharp claws, and agile reflexes. At creation, each chooses a Hunting Instinct that reflects their heritage: the commanding Roarers or the harmonious Purrers.

Darkvision

Your eyes are adapted to hunt in darkness. 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.

Claws

You have retractable claws, which you can use to make unarmed strikes. When you hit with them, the strike deals 1d6 slashing damage instead of the normal bludgeoning damage for an unarmed strike.
Your claws are considered finesse weapons. You can choose to use either your Strength or Dexterity modifier for attack and damage rolls made with them.

Feline Agility

Your reflexes and agility allow you to move with a sudden burst of speed.
When you move on your turn in combat, you can double your walking speed until the end of that turn.

Once you use this trait, you can’t use it again until you move 0 feet on one of your turns.

Predator’s Balance

Your feline senses grant you exceptional balance and awareness.
You gain proficiency in your choice of the Perception or Stealth skill.