Homebrew Githet Species Details

Physical Description

The Githet resembles a lithe, graceful, and athletic humanoid with a leopard or jaguar-like head and a tail. They have beautifully spotted fur pelts that range in color from light yellow to jet black. They have sharp teeth and retractable claws, which are their primary weapons in combat. They are tall and slender and have eyes of green or yellow. Yet they care commonly mistaken for a primal like Tabaxi at times just from the appearance alone.

Society

Githet dwell in tropical or subtropical jungles in clans of equal parts male and female. Each of these clans has a 'Lair' where they live; some 'Lairs' are temporary, but most are small villages of huts hidden within the trees. Each Lair is made up of several groups known as a 'Hunt'. Each 'Hunt' functions like a family unit of hunter/gatherers that works the land around a clans 'Lair'. A 'Lair' will typically contain some young Githet, plus an elder who is part of the clan's council of leadership. These councils are the ones that make any decisions concerning the Clan, their members, or their lands.

Githet Names

Most Githet names contain a prefix, but not always (e.g. Vasha). Githet names do not necessarily contain an apostrophe but are most commonly written that way. Common prefixes are shown below:

Female Prefixes:
Daro : Thief, clever, ingenious.

Dra : For a grandmother, an elder and wise female.

Ko : For mages and healers, also illustrious female ancestors.

La : For non-married females.

Male Prefixes:
Dar : Thief, clever, ingenious.

Dro : For a grandfather, a patriarch or a wise male.

Jo : For a wizard and scholar.

Ra : For a Chief.

Ri : A rare title, often only for kings.

Genderless Prefixes:
Do : For warriors.

J/Ja/Ji : For a young adult or a bachelor.

M/Ma : For a child or an apprentice.

Qa : Unknown meaning.

S : For an adult.

Sa : Unknown meaning.

Sha : Unknown meaning.

Githet Traits

he Githet are a race of silent, stealthy feline-folk that live within tropical areas of the world

Ability Score Increase

Your dexterity score increase by 1 & your charisma score increase by 1.

Age

Githet mature at the age of 15 and live for an average of 300 years.

Alignment

Githet can be any alignment.

Size

Githet range from 6 feet to 6 feet 9 inches in height, & weight from 178 pounds to 232 pounds. There is normally little height & weight variation between the Githet. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Darkvision

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.

Illutionist

You know the cantrip of Minor Illusion. When you reach 3rd level, you can cast the Alter Self spell once per day. When you reach 5th level, you can also cast the Major Image spell once per day & at the lowest level. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for these spells.

Feline Empathy

 You can communicate simple ideas with feline creatures, such as cats, lions, and tigers.

Bestial Movement

While under the effects of the prone condition you can move on all fours. Your walking speed increase by 10 feet, provided you  aren't wielding a weapon or wearing heavy armor.

Slashing Claws

The claws of a Githet is their best weapon. Your unarmed strikes can deal 1d4 slashing damage instead of bludgeoning damage.

Languages

You can speak, read & write the language of Common.