Homebrew Catalas Species Details

Appearance

The appearance of Catalas is very similar to humans, with their size ranging from just three feet, all the way up to eight. They almost always have tails and ears of a cat, though ones without tails and ears are not unheard of. They have the bone structure of a cats, but are bipedal, though small ones are comfortable switching back and forth to quadrupedal and. They have retractable claws in their hands and feet, and are usually more human in appearance. They also feature marking pertaining to their cat heritage such as a small catalas having tabby striped hair or a large one featuring tiger stripes.

Death Seekers 

Catalas were created by Bhaal, god of murder. He wanted children who could do the dead of death without being caught, captured, seen, or stopped. When the pure gods tried to stop him he simply replied, "The Tabaxi now carry my children and you will have to live with it."

Once established in the world the Catalas set off and surprisingly enough most tried to become regular workers instead of thief's and assassins. Catalas through there strange desire to work hard to prove themselves became well-known for being quick learners, devoted workers, and loyal companions. 

Crazed Heritage

It is said that the first tribe of Catalas were the most hard working an skilled of the cat races. The originals were never one race though they consisted of dwarfs, humans, elves, and many more including the incredibly rare dragon born mixes. Because of this Catalas act most like there parents instead of the murderers they were intended to be.

Some Catalas however retain most of their original purpose, with a lust for blood and money setting off to make good of there fathers name. These ones roam the back alleys and streets eliminating any who dare come close some have even the liberty of eliminating higher powers such as kings or queens.

Cat Homes

Catalas have always had issues sleeping in open spaces and all alone tending to sleep in more cramped spaces near other people typically small groups of other Catalas. This lifestyle makes them good company for copper-less adventurers and there skill with a blade helps too.

Some Catalas have banned together in order to form there own cites were they can be themselves without getting strange stares. They also have a tendency to welcome outcasts and other lonesome people.

Strange and Kind

Catalas are very accepting of other people and on rare occasions they welcome pure evil people an through there kind tendency they have even changed some hearts and minds. They take every opportunity to try and understand the people around them because they believe friendship is much better then the pain they were created to give. Because the Catalas language ,Catalan, lends itself well to music, many Catalas teach their young about the race’s history through song and dance. This has also inspired Catalas to become whoever they want to be not what someone else wants.

When in the company of other races, Catalas want to be helpful taking any jobs no one else wants to do. Some Catalas use there skillful grace in order to preform for show or even become vigilantes. Some of the more powerful Catalas become guards blacksmiths and even take up being assassins for more pure nobles. No matter what happens,Catalas will always strive for greatness and to improve on themselves and others.

 

 

Names

For Catalas Names are your identity names are given at the age of 16 in order to describe that Catalas individually.

Given Names:

Gender-neutral - Aeroun, Behaou, Caarreia, Heeze, Mioi, Naeaftas, Raaol, Yourau

Male - Kova, Trok, Ovarr, Rorran, Mur, Densharr, Mersharr, Nermissar, Therrass

Female - Suu, Korra, Mrran, Rorran, Dessirris, Mianissa, Morasha, Nera, Thessana

 

Random Height and Weight

Table: (Medium cat ancestry) Random Height and Weight

Base Height	Height Modifier	Base Weight	Weight Modifier
4′5″	+2d10	100 lb.	× (2d4) lb.

 

Table:(Large cat ancestry)  Random Height and Weight

Base Height	Height Modifier	Base Weight	Weight Modifier
5′4″	+2d8	170 lb.	× (2d6) lb.

 

Table: (Small cat ancestry)  Random Height and Weight

Base Height	Height Modifier	Base Weight	Weight Modifier
3'0″	+2d4	50 lb.	× (1d4) lb.

 

Catalas Traits

Catalas are well trained from birth and are ready for most contingencies.

Ability score increase

Your Dexterity score increases by 3 if you are 5'5" or smaller above 5'5" increase your strength by 2 and dexterity by 1.

Age

Catalas reach adulthood in their teens, and can live up to three centuries before being reborn. This rebirth destroys all there memory and sends to the plane of Feywild.

Alignment

Catalas tend toward lawful alignments because of their undying loyalty to friends.

And there good nature typically leads them to be good.

Although evil Catalas are still known they are usually alone because of the there alternate backstabbing nature.

Nocturnal Vision

As a nocturnal race, you have superior vision in dark conditions. You can see in the dark within 60 feet of you as if it were dim light ,and dim light for as if it where bright.

Cat Claws

Because of your claws, you have a climbing speed of 20 ft. Additionally, your claws are natural weapons, which you can use to make unarmed strikes. The damage die for your unarmed strike is a d4, and it deals slashing damage instead of bludgeoning damage.

Cat Reflexes

You may add half your proficiency bonus, rounded down, to your initiative rolls.

Kitty Paws

Your incredibly sly hands allow you to steal most things giving you proficiency in slight of hand.

Kitty Stealth

Your sly and sneaky nature gifted you with proficiency in stealth.