Leonin

Prides of these territorial, lion-like humanoids rarely interact with other peoples, having all they need in their shimmering homeland and knowing the treachery of strangers. Still, some leonin wonder what lies beyond their pride’s territory and seek to test themselves in a wider world. The leonin were the first race created by Beory, a race of prideful, gladiatorial warriors who test themself in the arena or battlefield. They claim vast territories and guard them mercilessly. Despite their ruthlessness with their enemies and their crude looking culture, amongst their allies and friends, leonin are extremely friendly and happy people. Their gladiator fights are not upsetting to them, they love the glory of combat and after each battle celebrate their victory with alcohol with all their friends, often the loser of the battle will even join them in the celebration as it’s all just a sport to them, if they still live that is.
Despite what many think, the leonin gladiators are highly trained and skilled combatants, and most are voluntary. Though it is true prisoners of war are often forced into being gladiators, or even sentenced to death in fights that take place in the arena, the majority of gladiators are warriors who joined voluntarily, and are trained by highly esteemed and skilled trainers. In fact, most of the gladiators work together in what is like a guild of sorts, in the arena the goal is not to kill your opponent, its to entertain, and the gladiators are expert entertainers.
Most Common Classes: Barbarian, Valor Bard, Fighter, Paladin
Ability Score Increase. Increase one ability score by 2, and increase a different one by 1, or increase three different scores by 1.
Creature Type. You are a Humanoid.
Size. Leonin are typically over 6 feet tall, with some standing over 7 feet. Your size is Medium.
Age. Leonin mature at 20 years, living 90-100 years.
Speed. Your base walking speed is 35 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.
Claws. Your claws are natural weapons, which you can use to make unarmed strikes. If you hit with them, you can deal slashing damage equal to 1d6 + your Strength modifier.
Hunter's Instincts. You have proficiency in one of the following skills of your choice: Athletics, Intimidation, Perception, or Survival.
Daunting Roar. As a bonus action, you can let out an especially menacing roar. Creatures of your choice within 10 feet of you that can hear you must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or become frightened of you until the end of your next turn. The DC of the save equals 8 + your proficiency bonus + your Constitution modifier. Once you use this trait, you can't use it again until you finish a short or long rest.
Languages. Your character can speak, read, and write Common, Beastly and one other language that you and your DM agree is appropriate for the character.