Homebrew Chah-Khat (Felitaur) Species Details

The Chah-Khat are an enigma, which apperared in the Quoraska Jungle close to what is now Nicodranas, shortly after the Calamity.  Even the Chah-Khat who first appeared had no memory of ether if some divine being created them, or if they hailed from so other world.  While cautious, they quickly adapted to their new environment, and opened up trade with other peoples in the neighboring lands, and while not numerous, they have spread over the intervening centuries as far as Tussoa.  A few small clans have settled in Xorhas, and other kingdoms, but only a few brave adventurers have attempted to call the lands of the Dwendalian Empire.

The Chah-Khat are feline race with a tabaxi-like upper torso, arranged much like a centaur, with a lower body of a large cat (cougar or tiger-like), and usually stand between 5' and 5'10", with only the tallest topping 6'.  Due to an unusual quirk, they do not weigh quite as much as one would expect, typically ranging between 350lbs to 425lbs.  Equipped with cat-like claws on all of their six limbs, as well as grasping paws on their front feet, Chah-Khats are excellent climbers.  No one is quite sure, but either due to generations of exposure to the many poisons and venoms of the Quoraska Jungle, or some quirk from wherever their species originated from, Chah-Khats are highly resistant to poisons.  One other quirk is that, while at first glance, they appear to be female, all are actually fully hermaphroditic (due to their fur, this is not usually readily apparent), and most have a non-binary or bigender gender identity.

Chah-Khats are frequently highly gregarious, and more likely to judge someone by their choices and actions instead of their looks.  Given their general comfort with, and love of nature, most will at least generally follow Melora, the Wild Mother, but some have come to accept other faiths.  Most magic users and religious types among them will be druids, with monks or fighters being common among adventurers. The occasional barbarian does arise among the Chah-Khats, along with the rare wizard or sorcerer, but clerics (with the exception of those calling upon the Wild Mother) and paladins are a very rare sight.

 

Chah-Khat (Felitaur) Traits

Chah-Khat Racial Traits

Age

Chah-Khats are usually considered adults around the same age as humans, but live substantially longer, with many living to see their 300th birthday.

Alignment

Community and group oriented, Chah-Khats are rarely Evil, with most tending toward Good and/or Neutral, but can be of any Alignment.

Size

Despite their centaur-like body form, Chah-Khats are Medium creatures.

Speed

At home in the forests and mountains, your Walking speed is 30 feet, while your Climbing speed is 20 feet.

Darkvision

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.

Feline Claws

Because of your claws, you have a climbing speed of 20 feet. In addition, your claws are natural weapons, which you can use to make unarmed strikes. If you hit with them, you deal slashing damage equal to 1d4 + your Strength modifier, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike.

Poison Resistance

Chah-Khats are resistant to poison damage, and have advantage to save against being poisoned.  If they take a feat or magic that provides resistance to poison, they become immune to poison.

Tauric Build

Due to your unusual body structure, you count as one size larger when determining your carrying capacity and the weight you can push, drag, or lift.

Rush

After using the Dash action, you can perform a single melee attack as a bonus action.

Leap

Due to your powerful physique, even standing still you count as having a running start when performing a Jump.

Unusual Body

Due to your unusual body form, unless said item automatically resizes to fit the wearer, properly fitted clothing and armor cost 20% more.

Languages

Chah-Khats speak, read, and can write Common and one other language of choice.

Ability Score Increase

Chah-Khats are generally strong, hardy, and gregarious, and receive +1 to each of Strenght, Constitution, and Charisma.