Homebrew Felis Species Details

Short and Furry

Felis often are underestimated due to their short stature and cuddly demeanor.  Felis come in all shapes and colors.  They grow to be up to 3 feet tall and often vary in their weight due to differing habits.  Felis range from fiery gingers to the cool, calculating cerulean blues.  The differing subspecies of Felis all have their quirks, but, as a species overall they are known as intelligent and gifted adventurers. 

Each breed of Felis has their clan, which they are incredibly proud.  This pride often leads to scuffles and contests for pride of oneself and their clan.  There has always been a healthy rivalry among the different breeds of Felis.  Some rivalries end in brawls and other ends with shame, and loss of respect.  Often, individuals challenged to single combat for their honor, and on the rarest of occasions, the honor of an entire clan.  

Nine Lives Short-Lived

Felis live up to 450 years of age.  It whispered that they possess nine lives, and, by some forgotten curse, they burn through each life every 50 years. Which lead many Felis adventurers to set ou on a quest to seek and end their curse and restore the race's full lifespan.  Even with they're cursed, nine lives outlive most beings.  This longevity gives them a broader outlook on life.  They make acquaintances easily and friends rarely.  Felis live their lives with a good sense of magic.  Most Felis can sniff out a wizard in the room full of grey-bearded, pointy hat-wearing men.  Other races often connect the Felis' innate magic sense as being tied to their origins of being used to aid wizards with spells as conduits of natural energy.  

The Sunrock Clans

Once the Felis came into existence, the original elders of each clan decided that they needed a land they could all call home.  After sending out adventurers to seek a new home, a Short-hair, named Max, found the Great Sunrocks.  These massive rocks soak up sunlight and retain the heat; even throughout the nights and winters.  Sunning on these boulders is a common trait that all Felis love.  

Venturing to Sunrock Village to receive a piece of the Sunrock is an honor all Felis seek to earn.  Elders oversee their clans who resides in Sunrock village.  These Elders have the last say in conflicts between clans and the species in general, but events hardly get that far.  

Clan Hierarchy

The Felis clans are overseen by a clan who is elected by the clan as a whole.  The elder doesn't have to be elderly to achieve the title. However, those who take the mantle young commonly seen as inexperienced.  Usually, the clan elder resides in Sunrock Village to coordinate with other clans.  

Ranked below the Elders, in name only, are the clan mothers.  Clan mothers are those who manage the clans home affairs, organize quests, determine occupations, and just about everything else.  While elders are elected, clan mothers choose a child from the litter and tutor them personally.  After the clan mother passes, the chosen child take up the role.  

Curious Explorers

All Felis share a love of exploring- their curiosity of the world is what drives them onward.  They are continually looking for new technologies, spells, and rare legendary items to further their clan's honor.  Felis is a strong dexterous race only stopped by their shortcomings.  

Felis names

Their clan mother gives Felis names.  A clan mother often determines the name by divining the future of a kitten. If the future tells of the child doing great deeds, a heroic name gets chosen if not, a standard house name is chosen. 

Male Names: Al, Bree, Chester, Edgar, Fiddle, Jester, Jack, Luke, Luther, Max, Maru, Mew, Milo, Minka, Muschi, Oliver, Oscar, Rufus, Smokey, Simon

Female Names: Alice, Angel, Ash, Charlotte, Claire, Curie, Chloe, Daisy, Eva, Lucy, Millie, Mimi, Misty, Rosie, Ruby, Sasha, Susi, Tasha, Trixie

Clan Names: Cerulean, Claw, Maine, White Paw, Shadow, Forest, Chant, Hex, Iron Tooth

Heroic Names:  Azreal, Leo, Felix, Ozfell, Proudfoot, Patches, Salem, Theo, Cecil

*side note, Not created from my own imagination

Felis Traits

Your felis character has the following racial traits.

Ability Score Increase

Your Dexterity score increases by 2.

Age

Felis are considered full adults when they reach the age of 30. 

Alignment

The majority of Felis are neutral and lean towards being adventurers or quest seekers.  A Felis will always inspect the interesting and discover out the unknown.  

Size

Felis average between 2-3 feet tall and weigh up to 60 pounds.  Your size is Small.  

Speed

Your base walking speed is 25 feet. 

Darkvision

You have a cat’s keen senses, especially in the dark. 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

Because of your claws, you have a climbing speed of 15 feet. In addition, your claws are natural weapons, which you can use to make unarmed strikes. If you hit with them, you deal slashing damage equal to 1d4 + your Strength modifier, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike.

Purrsuasion and Curious Nature

Purrsuasion

Felis use their short and cute nature to their advantage as much as they can. You have proficiency in the Persuasion skill.

Curious Nature

Being inquisitive Felis, you have proficiency in the Investigation skill.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and one other language of your choice.

Felis Lineage

Good Fortune. Calico fur is the rarest of all Felis lineages. Once per day when you roll an attack, ability check or saving throw, you can choose to reroll it. You must accept the reroll.