Homebrew Tabaxi (Volo's Guide to Monsters) Species Details

Tabaxi were taller than most humans at six to seven feet. Their bodies were slender and covered in spotted or striped fur. Like most felines, Tabaxi had long tails and retractable claws. Tabaxi fur color ranged from light yellow to brownish red. Tabaxi eyes were slit-pupilled and usually green or yellow.

Tabaxi were competent swimmers and climbers as well as speedy runners. They had a good sense of balance and an acute sense of smell.

Tabaxi (Volo's Guide to Monsters) Traits

Tabaxi resemble a cross between a large predatory cat and a human, with a sleekly muscled humanoid body and the head and mane of a feline. Most male tabaxi wear their thick hair in braids, while females keep theirs short and sleek.

Ability Score: Dex +2; Cha +1

Tabaxi were competent swimmers and climbers as well as speedy runners. They had a good sense of balance and an acute sense of smell.

Darkvision

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

Feline Agility

 Your reflexes and agility allow you to move with a burst of speed.

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.

Cat’s Talent

You have proficiency in the Perception and Stealth skills.

Languages

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