Homebrew Felidae Species Details
Long ago there was a Tabaxi woman named Ivy. and she was cursed to become a cat at a full moon. She wished for this curse to go away, there was no hope is sight., In the depths of her despair, a lonely Tabaxi traveler took her hand. ‘I will love you no matter what your form. Let us wander the world together. You may be shunned and feared, but I will always love you.’ Ivy fell deeply in love, and the traveler took her as his bride. Together they had many children, and they soon learned that the children inherited her curse, but in a different way. They were able to control the change. And so it remains. Though the Children are shunned by all, they will always be loved by their mother, as their father loved her.
A Felidae can change into their cat ancestor at will. Many Felidae use this gift as a form of stealth. This leads many people to treat Feladae with fear and suspicion.
Wandering People
Wherever humans can be found, there are no Feladae. They are loners who stay away from the crowds.
Feladae are Chaotic creatures, and follow their own whimsical urges. They care not about other people, nor how they think about them. Most are left to survive when they're born, and raise themselves in the wild. This causes their tenancies to take what they want without thinking about the consequences. They are known to steal whatever they fancy, which is usually shiny things.
In creating a Feladae adventurer, consider the character’s urges and what they want. Does the character care about the things they take? Do they use them then leave them? Do they have connections to other Feladae or are they alone? Are they in search of companions?
Cat Transformation
In their natural form Feladae are slender, and look like any other Tabaxi. But they can alter their appearance at any time to the shape of a large cat. While this can be used to deceive others, it is also something that happens without forcing it. A Felidae shifts into a cat when faced with extreme emotions. This includes being scared, very angry, and very happy. Usually it happens with negative emotions. They can also transform on demand.This is used when they want to fool someone, or when they want to slip into small spaces. This ability of theirs is vital to them, and is part of their personality.
Feladae Names
A Feladae name is usually based off of an object or situation that is dear to them. They go nameless until they find something they think is worth being named after.
Male Felidae names are usually something strong or useful, while females pick something beautiful, or elegant.
Changeling Names: Diamond, Bow, Rainbow, Boulder, Silk, Bear, Poppy.
Felidae Traits
Your Felidae character has the following traits.Ability Score Increase
Your Dexterity score increases by 2, and your Intelligence increases by 1.
Age
Felidae mature slightly faster than humans but share the lifespan of a Tabaxi — typically 70 years or less. They come back alive after they die 9 times. In other words, they have nine lives.
Alignment
Any alignment, but lean more toward Chaotic.
Size
In their natural forms, Felidae average between 4 to 6 feet in height, with a slender build. Your size is Medium.
Speed
Your base walking speed is 40 feet.
Were Cat Transformation
As an action, you can transform your appearance or revert to your natural form. You can’t duplicate the appearance of any other creature than a cat.
You look like your ancestry cat, including your height, weight, facial features, the sound of your voice, coloration, hair length, and any other distinguishing characteristics. Your clothing and other equipment don’t change in appearance, size, or shape to match your new form, requiring you to keep a few extra outfits on hand to make the most compelling disguise possible.
Even to the most astute observers, your ruse is usually indiscernible. If you rouse suspicion, or if a wary creature suspects something is amiss, you have advantage on any Charisma (Deception) check you make to avoid detection.
Catlike Instincts
You gain proficiency with four of the following skills of your choice: Deception, Stealth, Acrobatics, Nature, Perception, [Tooltip Not Found], Survival, and Animal Handling.
Darkvision
Thanks to your cat blood, you have superior vision in dark and dim Conditions. 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.
Catlike Acrobatics
Your catlike traits allow you to move quickly, and gracefully. You also land on your feet.
Catspeak
You can talk to all feline creatures, and get a persuasion boost when speaking to one.
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