Homebrew Zajir Species Details

The Zajir are a people born of stillness and sudden violence, their cultures shaped by the instincts of great cats that once ruled vast stretches of Silagroth. Whether descended from panther, lion, tiger, or leopard lineages, Zajir share a common belief that strength is proven not through noise or numbers, but through timing and control.

Unlike pack-bound hunters, Zajir place great emphasis on individual skill and personal reputation. Many live solitary lives or form small, tightly bonded prides where trust is earned through action rather than words. Among them, patience is considered a virtue equal to strength; the hunter who waits for the perfect moment is respected more than the one who strikes first.

In battle, Zajir favor ambush and precision, seeking to end conflicts before they escalate. They move with fluid grace, striking vital targets and withdrawing just as quickly, leaving confusion and fear in their wake. Even when forced into open conflict, their movements remain calculated and deliberate, every step chosen to maintain advantage.

Zajir society values restraint, self-mastery, and quiet dominance. Displays of power are subtle, often communicated through posture, silence, or a measured gaze rather than threats or boasts. To outsiders, the Zajir may appear distant or aloof, but those who earn their respect quickly learn that beneath the calm exterior lies a predator always aware, always choosing the moment that matters most.

Zajir Traits

Zajir traits reflect their feline ancestry, emphasizing agility, solitary precision, and lineage-based instincts drawn from powerful great cats.

Ability Score Increases

Increase your Dexterity score by 2, and increase one other ability score of your choice by 1.

Creature Type

You are a Humanoid.

Size

Zajir are Medium or Small.

Small Zajir typically stand between 3 and 4½ feet tall.
Medium Zajir typically stand between 5 and 6½ feet tall.

You choose your size when you select this species.
Your size choice does not affect your speed or other racial traits.

Speed

Your walking speed is 35 feet, and you have a climbing speed of 35 feet.

Darkvision

Accustomed to low light and moonlit terrain, 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.Darkvision

Feline Physiology

Your claws are natural weapons, which you can use to make unarmed strikes.
Your claws deal 1d6 slashing damage
You can use Dexterity instead of Strength for the attack and damage rolls

Graceful Movement

You have proficiency in the Acrobatics skill.
If you already have this proficiency, you gain proficiency in Stealth or Perception (your choice).
When you fall, you reduce any falling damage you take by an amount equal to five times your proficiency bonus.

Predator's Focus

Once per turn, when you hit a creature with a melee attack and no other creature is within 5 feet of the target, you deal extra damage equal to your proficiency bonus.

Shadowmane

You inherit the instincts of both silent stalkers and dominant apex hunters.

You gain proficiency in the Stealth and Intimidation skills.
If you already have proficiency in either skill, you may choose one other skill of your choice for each duplicate proficiency.
You have advantage on saving throws against being frightened.
You can attempt to Hide even when you are only lightly obscured.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and Gnoll.