Homebrew Awakened Cat Species Details
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 catwalks a narrow path between two worlds. They are forever removed from their animalistic life 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.
Awakened Cat Traits
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, re fl exes, and speed.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. They also earn half the hit points they normally would gain per level.
Ability Score Increase
A cat’s Dexterity score increases by 4 with a maximum of 24 and their Wisdom increases by 1. Their Strength decreases by 6.
Age
Unless otherwise magically altered an awakened cat lives no longer than a normal cat, with a maximum lifespan of about 20 years.
Alignment
Most awakened cats are neutral, taking little notice of anything beyond their own self interest.
Speed
A cat’s base walking speed is 40’ and their climb speed is 30’.
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 in fl uence. An awakened cat radiates Transmutation magic.
Darkvision
Cats have darkvision to a range of 60’
Alert
Cats have an exceptional sense of hearing and smell, rolling with advantage on all Perception checks while employing either. They cannot be surprised and roll with advantage to wake up
Feline Grace
Cats are uncannily agile creatures. The are proficient in Acrobatics and roll with advantage for checks that require balance.
Nine Lives
An awakened cat can roll a Dexterity check to avoid falling damage, with the DC being 1 for every 5’ traveled. Of the awakened cat is also a monk, that cat rolls against distance traveled beyond their Slow Fall maximum.
Pounce
Languages
An awakened cat can speak and understand one language that their creator could also speak and understand. They cannot read or write, but can learn to do so by taking the Linguist feat.