Catfolk

Catfolk are feline medium-sized humanoids known for their sociability and curiosity.

Basic Information

Anatomy

• Fur coat
• Pointy, rounded, "cat-like" ears
• Slender tail
• Retractable claws
• Typically not powerful enough for use in combat

Growth Rate & Stages

Catfolk have a similar growth rate to humans.

Child: 0–14

Adult: 15–34

Middle Aged: 35–52

Old: 53–69

Venerable: 70+

(Maximum Age: 110)

Additional Information

Facial characteristics

• Slit pupils

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

• Low-light vision

Civilization and Culture

Naming Traditions

Male Names

​ Carruth, Drewan, Ferus, Gerran, Nyktan, Rouqar, Zithembe.

Female Names

Alyara, Duline, Hoya, Jilyana, Milah, Miniri, Siphelele, Tiyeri.

Major Language Groups and Dialects

Common Catfolk

Culture and Cultural Heritage

Curiosity and Exploration

Catfolk culture encourages curiosity, prompting catfolk to go on daring adventures into the unknown or simply meditate to contemplate their life. A better understanding of the world and a better understanding of oneself are seen as equally important goals in a catfolk's life.

Tribalism

Catfolk culture values community and the needs of their tribe over all else. While the importance of self-discovery encourages individualism and self-expression, catfolk are expected to set these things aside when they must serve the tribe's demands.
They also often emphasize the safety that a tribe's cohesiveness brings. This either is to keep some particularly adventerous tribesman straying too far into a dangerous situation on their own or to make sure the tribe is ready to act as a safety net if a tribesman's curiosity does land them in a tight spot.

Luck

While not as closely associated with luck as halflings, catfolk are known to have relatively good luck.
A popular superstition is that "catfolk have nine lives." Sometimes, this is taken literally, but most of the time, the phrase refers to their ability to escape life-threatening situations.
Another superstition is that black catfolk bring bad luck to people they come across.

Lifespan

90

Average Height

4'7" – 6'2"

Average Weight

95 lbs – 200 lbs

Average Physique

• Lithe

Related Ethnicities

• Black Catfolk