Homebrew Felitaur Species Details

Deep within rainforests, along sun-drenched savannas, all the way to freezing alps, felitaurs are a strong and nimble race that can adapt to almost anything nature throws at them.

Sleek and Powerful

Felitaurs, from head to waist, exhibit all the variations of skin tones and features similar to humans. Their ears could either be round or slightly pointed and they have sharp facial features, however they are not nearly as pronounced compared to elven folk. Starting below the waist, they have the bodies of big cats, specifically those from the Panthera or Acinonyx genus. Since felitaurs have such a high distribution range, the way they style their hair or the way they dress can vary. For example, Lion felitaurs tend to value long and thick hair, while Cheetah felitaurs prefer short, waxed back hair to improve aerodynamics.

The upper bodies of felitaurs are comparable to human torsos in size, and their lower feline bodies average about 3-4 feet tall at the shoulders. 

Nature's Assassin

The thrill of the hunt courses through the veins of every felitaur. Hunting is one of the most important skills a mother passes down to her cubs. Felitaurs are natural ambush hunters, they prefer to stealthily approach prey from behind and strike powerfully with claws, spears, arrows, and the like.

Some felitaur are sought out as hunting partners and wilderness guides, though they usually never offer their services for free. The wants and beliefs of felitaurs are set sturdier than stone and they would rather perish than be forced do something they don't wish to. To say that they are self-sufficient is an understatement, however they tend to put their needs before others, which causes them to come off as selfish to other races. It's a good thing most felitaurs hardly care about what others think of them.

Despite their reputations, felitaurs are not senseless killers. They believe in the delicate balance of nature and make great efforts to preserve it. Felitaurs feel a kinship with wild animals and preform traditional rituals to honor those who gave their lives in glory of the hunt. Felitaurs also show little to no mercy to poachers who hunt in their territories, acting as executioners sent by Mother Nature herself.

Mostly Solitary

Felitaurs barely tolerate members of their own race passing through their territories, so it's no wonder why travelers who don't stick to established paths are subject to such unwelcoming reception. They will relentlessly stalk those who they feel are trespassing. Depending on individual temperament, the felitaur may resort to chasing away intruders or destroying the belongings of those who are unfortunate enough to set up camp in the area. There are exceptions to this lifestyle, as some felitaurs form family units and others who are raised close to civilization tend to be much more sociable, if a little introverted.

Felitaur Names

Even though it may not seem like it, felitaurs are deeply impacted by the positive interactions they make throughout their lives. A mother could name her cub after her mother, sibling, or a kind halfling who she shared a memorable moment with. Felitaur do not use surnames, but they do keep mementos or wear symbols that represent their family. These symbols might include graphical representations of plants or animals, printed mottoes, handmade jewelry, braids and beads worn in the hair, rings and bands worn around the tail, or even specific patterns of woven fabric.

Male Names: Amari, Baren, Corann, Dakarai, Hasani, Kalsang, Malik, Norbu, Oeric, Owin, Rhaul, Rodion, Ruslan, Synvros, Tau, Tariq, Voladin, Varas, Yeshe

Female Names: Amala, Dalha, Elna, Galina, Imani, Izara, Katrin, Liara, Luren, Meoya, Miaka, Navi, Nelda, Oditi, Perah, Raisa, Riona, Shivani, Tashi, Zunaira, Zuri

Felitaur Traits

Your felitaur character has the following racial traits.

Ability Score Increase

Your Strength score increases by 2 and your Wisdom score increases by 1

OR

Your Dexterity score increases by 2 and your Wisdom score increases by 1

Age

Felitaurs mature and age at about the same rate as humans.

Alignment

Felitaurs are inclined toward neutrality. 

Size

Felitaurs stand between 5 and 7 feet tall, with their feline bodies reaching about 3-4 feet at the shoulders. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 40 feet.

Darkvision

Accustomed to nocturnal hunting, you have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. 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.

Hybrid Nature

You have two creature types: humanoid and monstrosity. You can be affected by a game effect if it works on either of your creature types.

Camouflage

The color and fur pattern of your feline coat aids you in blending into tall dry grass, large ferns, and thickets. You have advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks in natural environments.

Claws

Your massive claws are brutal natural melee weapons, with which you are proficient. If you hit with them, you deal slashing damage equal to 2d4 + your Strength modifier.

Feline Build

You count as one size larger when determining your carrying capacity and the weight you can push or drag.

In addition, climbing is usually not an issue for you, but climbs that require hands and feet are especially difficult for you because of your feline lower half. When you make such a climb, each foot of movement costs you 4 extra feet, instead of the normal 1 extra foot.

Survivor

You have proficiency in one of the following skills of your choice: Animal Handling, Medicine, Nature, or Survival.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and a language of your choice. Since they are very solitary, there is no officially documented racial language that felitaurs speak. However, they do tend to make up words and names for things that are either new or very precious to them.