Homebrew Catfolk Species Details

All of a sudden, the hairiest - furriest? - man I'd ever met was handing me an exquisitely carved stone bird. It seemed like much too valuable a gift for delivering a basket of tomatoes. When I showed my friends in town the carving, they said they'd received similar masterful carvings in exchange for their simple acts of kindness.

- A farmer after helping a catfolk in her village

Though little is known about the origins of the catfolk, some believe that they may be distantly related to elves and developed their feline traits in their transition through the feywilds. Others believe they originate from a tribe of humanoids who were blessed by a now-forgotten cat deity.

Cat-munity

Catfolk generally have little desire to roam and prefer the company of friends, family, and community. Many catfolk live in villages and towns with other catfolk or humanoids where they can raise their families communally, share in each others' curiosities, and always have a warm place to nap at midday.

Some catfolk eventually venture out on adventures or journeys to seek knowledge if something particularly piques their curiousity. Some catfolk undertake such journeys in groups or pairs, others decide to tag along with traveling adventurers that pass through their villages. They rarely travel alone.

Seasoned collectors

Aside from their desire for company, catfolk often settle down so that they have somewhere to put their various trinkets and gifts. They give and receive gifts freely as a show of affection, and a catfolk that has received a gift from a friend or loved one will keep it for as long as they are able.

Crafty catfolk will create elaborate pieces of art for their loved ones, and many become talented artists so that they can give their art as gifts. Their art is sought after for the care and attention devoted to it, but is extremely hard to come by for art collectors because most catfolk are strictly against selling their art.

Kitty Qualities

Though they are similar to humans in appearance, catfolk have feline traits that set them apart from their cat-less counterparts. They have pointed canines, furry ears that sit atop their heads instead of on the sides of their face, nonprehensile fuzzy tails, and usually grow more body hair than the typical human. They grow to be about five feet tall.

A catfolk's hair and fur is exceptionally soft and typically odorless, though this may be because they are particular about keeping up with personal hygiene. Their physical traits can range from that of the typical barn cat all the way to big cats like lions, tigers, and leopards.

Catfolk Names

Catfolk often take their names from the cultures they live around. In places where entire villages are made up of catfolk, they often take their names from nature or the things they enjoy doing.

Catfolk Personality

A catfolk's feline traits may have more of an influence on them than they realize, giving them quirks that make them differ from others of similar backgrounds. You can use the following table to further customize your character.

Catfolk Quirks

d10	Quirk
1	You have a minor phobia of water and hate getting wet.
2	A warm patch of sun never fails to make you sleepy.
3	You can't help but pocket interesting objects you come across. They could make good gifts.
4	Your tail always betrays your inner thoughts.
5	You keep an item on hand that you constantly fidget with.
6	You express your outward emotions in subtle ways that seem obvious to you, but confuse others.
7	You love when people touch your hair/fur, and come up with reasons for people to do so.
8	You react violently whenever someone touches you.
9	It's very hard to get you out of bed.
10	You get constantly distracted by new curiosities.

Catfolk Traits

Your catfolk character will have the following racial traits.

Ability Score Improvement

Your cat-like reflexes and charm aid you in everyday life. Your Dexterity score increases by 1, and your Charisma score increases by 2.

Age

Catfolk mature at the same rate as humans but can live to be 300 years old.

Alignment

Catfolk tend toward chaotic and neutral alignments. They are rarely evil, as their chaotic nature comes from curiosity rather than greed.

Size

Catfolk are shorter on average than humans. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Darkvision

Your feline traits aid your sight in darkness. 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.

Superior Balance

Your ears and tail make you nimble and good at landing on your feet. You have proficiency in the Acrobatics skill, and checks made to grapple you have disadvantage.

Keen Senses

Your feline ears are good at picking up distant sounds. You have advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on hearing. Your Passive Perception gains a +5 bonus.

Catnap

You're good at optimizing your energy. When you take a short rest, you gain all the benefits of taking a long rest. Once you use this trait, you can't use it again until you finish a long rest.

Languages

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