Homebrew Calynx Species Details

Calynx are clawed, four-legged beasts. Their heads are somewhat feline, similar to a great cat, but are slightly narrower and with longer snouts, and with tufted ears. They stand at around 3'4"-4' tall at the shoulder and are from 4'10"-5'7" long from nose to hind, and have a long tail; they weigh about 140-170 lbs. Their long fur is a shaggy, mottled white normally, though it can be shades of gray, black, or brown. They are agile, muscular and wiry.

Calynx grow very quickly compared to humans, becoming mature around the age of seven, and can live sixty years or more.

Calynx Traits

Quick and agile, calynx are able to adapt and overcome in many situations.

Quadruped

You become unable to wield weapons that require two hands or opposable thumbs to operate(though, you might be able to carry something such as a dagger or shortsword in your mouth). You cannot wield shields of any kind, and cannot wear armor unless it has been modified/created specifically for you.

You're proficient with your natural weapons, and have two: bites, which deal 1d6+Strength modifier piercing damage, and claws, which deal 1d6+Strength modifier slashing damage. In addition, when unarmored, your AC is equal to 10+Dexterity modifier+Wisdom modifier.

You are able to carry a small or medium size creature and their equipment on your back without counting towards your own carry load, though doing this would impose disadvantage on dexterity-based ability checks.

Shadowdapple

You can attempt to hide even when you are only lightly obscured by foliage, heavy rain, falling snow, mist, and other natural phenomena.

Burst of Speed

Up to three times after taking a short or long rest, once when you take the Dash action you can increase your movement speed by Dexterity modifier x5 feet.

Cat's Eye

You have Darkvision to 60 feet.

Blurring Swipes

Once on your turn, this trait allows you to make a single natural weapon attack as a bonus action.

Wildcat

You have proficiency in the Survival skill.

Cat-Like Agility

Your Dexterity score is increased by +2, and your Wisdom score by +1.

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