Homebrew Awakened Cat Species Details
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Gifted (though others would claim cursed) with consciousness via magic in the form of an intelligence equal to that of an average human, the awakened cat walks a narrow path between two worlds. They are forever removed from their animalistic lifestyle but are still driven by many of their old instincts and experiences. A cat would think nothing of consuming the meat of a fallen foe. They have little need or want for most possessions, though all tend to have a few special items they guard fiercely. They have a tendency toward solitude but will happily join in with a party for warmth, shelter, and easy meals. The promise of a warm lap and generous scratching behind the ears is good incentive as well.
Small but Quick
An awakened cat has half the hit points a humanoid would possess, making them vulnerable in combat. This weakness is off-set by their uncanny dexterity, reflexes, and speed.
Awakened Cat Traits
Your awakened cat character has the following racial traits.Ability Score Increase
Your Dexterity score increases by 4, up to a maximum of 24, and your Wisdom increases by 2. Your Strength decreases by 6.
Age
Unless magically altered, an awakened cat lives no longer than a normal cat, with a maximum lifespan of 20 years.
Alignment
Most awakened cats are neutral, taking little notice of anything beyond their own self interest.
Size
Cats are between 8 to 10 inches in height, weigh between 7 to 10 pounds, and come in hundreds of varieties of color and coat length. Their size is small and you start with a natural AC of 12 + DEX. They also earn half the hit points they normally would gain per level.
Speed
A cat’s base walking speed is 40ft and their climb speed is 30ft.
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.
Creatures of Magic
An awakened cat is a being created and sustained in part by magic. Any effect that suppresses magic returns them to their former state and temporarily strips away their conscious thought. Should they leave the area of effect or its duration expire, they awaken with no memory of the time while under the magic’s influence. An awakened cat radiates transmutation magic.
Creature Type
You are a Beast.
Alert
Cats have an exceptional sense of hearing and smell, rolling with advantage on all Perception checks while employing either. They also roll with advantage to wake up.
Feline Grace
Cats are uncannily agile creatures. They are proficient in Acrobatics and roll with advantage for checks that require balance.
Nine Lives
An awakened cat can roll a Acrobatics check to avoid falling damage, with the DC being 1 for every 5ft traveled.
Pounce
An awakened cat does not require a 10ft running start to leap their maximum distance.
Languages
An awakened cat can speak and understand Common. They can also speak to other cats, whether they are awakened or not.
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