Homebrew Felis Cat Species Details

"Felis are the kindest, and most adorable strangers I have ever met. If it were not for their Jove of sunbathing I fear they would have turned to conquest; and I find myself wondering if the world is worse for it."

~ Alyss Kumungu, Felis Friend

The Sunrock Clans

When the original Pelis Elders formed their various clans, they decided the race as a whole needed a suitable land they could call home. Each of the Elders sent out at least one adventurer to seek such a borne, and the mighty Shorthair named Max was the one to find the Great Sunrocks. These massive stone formations soak up and retain the Sun's heat to a remarkable degree, remaining warm to the touch day or night, even in Winter. Sleeping or meditating on these rocks is a great comfort to all Felis who have the opportunity to partake in it. Since there is only so much living space in Sunrock Village, the right or an invitation to visit, much less live permanently, with the Elders who reside there must be earned. Each clan is overseen by an Elder 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.

Nine Lives Short-Lived

Felis live up to 135 years of age. It is whispered that they possess nine lives and, by some forgotten curse, they burn through each life every 15 years. This has led many. Felis adventurers set out on a quest to seek an end to their curse and restore the race's full life span. With their cursed nine lives, the Pelis travel alone with an eagerness to get the most from life which drives them to move through it rarely forming strong attachments to the many non-Felis with which they become acquainted. Felis live their lives with a strong sense of magic. Most Felis are able to sniff the wizard in a room full of grey-bearded, pointy hat-wearing men. Other races often construe the Felis' innate magic sense to their origins as Wizard's familiars, used as conduits of magical energy to aid in spell casting

Short And Furry

Felis' are often underestimated due to their short stature and cuddly demeanor. Felis come in all shapes and colors. They can grow to be up to 3 ft tall and often vary in their weight due to differing habits. Felis range from the fiery gingers to the cool, calculating cerulean blues. The subspecies of Fells all have their own quirks, but as a species, they are known as intelligent and gifted adventurers. Each breed of Felis has its own Clan of which they are extremely proud. This often leads to scuffles and contests for the pride of oneself and of Clan. There has always been a healthy rivalry among the different breeds of Pelis. Some rivalries end in brawls and others end with shame and loss of respect. Often, individuals will be challenged to single combat for their honor, and on the rarest of occasions, the honor of an entire clan.

Curious Explores

All Fells sl1are a love of exploring - their curiosity about the world is what drives them onward. They are constantly looking for new technologies, spells, and rare legendary items to further their clan's honor. 

Clan Hierarchy

The Felis clans are overseen by a clan elder who is elected by the clan as a whole. The elder doesn't have to be elderly to achieve the title, but those who take the mantle young are seen as inexperienced. The Clan Elders usually reside in Sunrock Village in order to facilitate peace-keeping and coordination between the Clans. Ranked below the Elders, in name only, are the Clan Mothers. Clan Mothers are those who manage the Clan's home affairs, organize quests, assign apprenticeships, and just about everything else. While Elders are elected, Clan Mothers will choose a promising child and tutor them personally. After the Clan Mother passes the chosen child will take up the role.

Felis Names

Felis are given their names by their clan mother. 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 is 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, 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, Toughy

Felis Personality

A Felis might have motivations and quirks much different from a dwarf or an elf with a similar background. You can use the following tables to customize your character in addition to the trait, ideal, bond, and flaw from your background.

The Felis Obsession table can help hone your character’s goals. For extra fun, roll a new result every few days that pass in the campaign to reflect your ever-changing curiosity.

Felis Obsessions

d8	My curiosity is currently fixed on …
1	A god or planar entity
2	A monster
3	A lost civilization
4	A wizard’s secrets
5	A mundane item
6	A magic item
7	A location
8	A legend or tale

 Felis Quirks

d10	Quirk
1	You miss your favorite sunbathing spot back home and complain endlessly about it.
2	You never wear the same outfit twice, unless you absolutely must.
3	You have a minor phobia of water and hate getting wet.
4	Your tail always betrays your inner thoughts.
5	You purr loudly when you are happy.
6	You keep a small ball of yarn in your hand, which you constantly fidget with.
7	You are always in debt since you spend your gold on lavish parties and gifts for friends.
8	When talking about something you’re obsessed with, you speak quickly and never pause and others can’t understand you.
9	You are a font of random trivia from the lore and stories you have discovered.
10	You can’t help but pocket interesting objects you come across.

Felis Cat Traits

Your Felis Cat character has the following racial traits.

Ability Score Increase

 

Your Charisma score increases by 2. 

 

 

Age

 

Felis Cats have lifespans equivalent to humans but split into 19-year lifespans. 

 

Alignment

 

Felis Cats tend toward chaotic alignments, as they let impulse and fancy guide their decisions. They are rarely evil, with most of them driven by curiosity rather than greed or other dark impulses.

 

Size

 

Felis average between 2-3 feet tall and weigh up to 30 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.

 

Purrsuasive

 

Felis use their short and cute nature to their advantage as much as they can. Once per long rest roll with Advantage on your first Persuasion attempt on a friendly creature.

 

Cat’s Claws

 

Because of your claws, you have a climbing speed of 20 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.

 

Curious Nature

 

Being an inquisitive Felis you have proficiency in the Investigation.

 

 

Feline Lineage

 

Some clans boast of their pure-blood lineage, but others are mixed. Choose one of the following lineages to determine what Felis Favor you gain at birth.

 

Languages

 

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