Homebrew Felyne Species Details

The beast raises it's claws, preparing to bring them down upon the wounded cleric. She closes her eyes, preparing for her end... but nothing comes. As she opens her eyes, she realizes that the beast had been skewered by the fighter's spear. As she looks over to thank her comrade, she only sees the small feline who insisted that he come along to 'help', his eyes glowing with the spirit of a true hunter.

 

Felynes are a bipedal cat-like that live in almost every region of the world, from freezing tundras to scorching deserts. While not as culturally advanced as humans or the other prominent races of the world, they are far from barbaric, being able to construct their own villages and speak fluent common, albeit with an uncontrollable tendency to make cat puns accidentally. Speaking of humans, felynes are very likely to attempt to integrate into the nearest human society. While some reject them due to their odd appearances or mannerisms, most accept them, mostly due to the fact that they are surprisingly skilled in many fields, from shopkeeping to cooking. However, the most coveted job for them is what they call the Palico, which is what most humans would call a hunter.

Felyne Traits

Felynes have various cat-like abilities.

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.

Ability Score increase

Your feline nimbleness and uncanny resilience gives you +2 dexterity and +1 constitution.

Cats are a Liquid

Cats are well known for their ability to squeeze into tight spaces. You can move through the spaces of creatures that are at least a size larger than you.

Age

Felynes, despite being very similar to regular cats, live much longer. They mature at around 3 years old, and live to around 60.

Felyne Agility

As a bonus action, a felyne can shift onto all fours at the beginning of their turn. If they do this, they are restricted to only taking the Dodge and Dash actions, but their speed becomes 40. Every turn that you use this ability requires you use your bonus action to maintain this form of movement.

Alignment

Felynes are driven by curiosity, and tend to lean towards chaotic alignments, although neutral and lawful are well within their reach. Felynes rarely, if ever, act out of malice or ill will, meaning they tend to not be evil aligned.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 25 feet.

Size

Felynes are around 3 feet tall on average, and weigh around 50 pounds.

Languages

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