The true origin of the Felinae, also called the cat-folk, is unknown. Three very distinct groups of cat-folk exist and each believes they are the original group the others splintered off from.
No matter their origin, these catlike humanoids have a long history of curiosity, invention, and sophistication. Be it dungeon delving, treasure hunting, or combing through scrolls and parchments for ancient secrets, there is always a story to be uncovered and told.
A Felinae’s appearance is as varied as their attitudes. Some have features or patterning in their fur like tigers, jaguars, or other big cats, while others have appearances more like a house cat. Still others have unique patterns or might style their fur to their preferences—or might even be hairless!
Fleeting Fancies
Wandering Felinae are mercurial creatures, trading one obsession or passion for the next as the whim strikes. A felinea’s desire burns bright, but once met it disappears to be replaced with a new obsession. Objects remain intriguing only as long as they still hold secrets.
A felinea rogue could happily spend months plotting to steal a strange gem from a noble, only to trade it for passage on a ship or a week’s lodging after stealing it. The felinae might take extensive notes or memorize every facet of the gem before passing it on, but the gem holds no more allure once its secrets and nature have been laid bare.
Felinae Names
Each Felinae has a single name, determined by clan and based on a complex formula that involves astrology, prophecy, clan history, and other esoteric factors. Felinae names can apply to both males and females, and most use nicknames derived from or inspired by their full names. Clan names are usually based on a geographical feature located in or near the clan’s territory. Felinae from different worlds may adopt naming patterns of those worlds.
The following list of sample Felinae names includes nicknames in parenthesis.
Felinae Names: Cloud on the Mountaintop (Cloud), Five Timber (Timber), Jade Shoe (Jade), Left-Handed Hummingbird (Bird), Seven Thundercloud (Thunder), Skirt of Snakes (Snake), Smoking Mirror (Smoke)
Felinae Clans: Bright Cliffs, Distant Rain, Mountain Tree, Rumbling River, Snoring Mountain
Felinae Personality
A Felinae might have motivations and quirks much different from a dwarf or a human with a similar background. You can use the following tables to customize your character.
The Felinae Obsession table can help hone your character’s goals. For extra fun, roll a new result every few days that pass in the campaign to reflect your ever-changing curiosity.
Felinae Quirks
| d10 | Quirk |
|---|
| 1 | You miss your tropical home and complain endlessly about the freezing weather, even in summer. |
| 2 | You never wear the same outfit twice, unless you absolutely must. |
| 3 | You have a minor phobia of water and hate getting wet. |
| 4 | Your tail always betrays your inner thoughts. |
| 5 | You purr loudly when you are happy. |
| 6 | You keep a small ball of yarn in your hand, which you constantly fidget with. |
| 7 | You are always in debt, since you spend your gold on lavish parties and gifts for friends. |
| 8 | When talking about something you’re obsessed with, you speak quickly and never pause and others can’t understand you. |
| 9 | You are a font of random trivia from the lore and stories you have discovered. |
| 10 | You can’t help but pocket interesting objects you come across. |
Felinae Obsessions
| d8 | My curiosity is currently fixed on … |
|---|
| 1 | A god or planar entity |
| 2 | A monster |
| 3 | A lost civilization |
| 4 | A wizard’s secrets |
| 5 | A mundane item |
| 6 | A magic item |
| 7 | A location |
| 8 | A legend or tale |
Felinae Traits
Your Felinae character has the following racial traits.
Ability Score Increase
Your Dexterity score increases by 2, and your Charisma score increases by 1.
Creature Type
You are a Humanoid.
Age
Felinae have lifespans equivalent to humans.
Size
You are Medium or Small. You choose the size when you select this race.
Speed
Your walking speed is 30 feet, and you have a climbing speed of 30 feet.
Darkvision
You have a cat’s keen senses, especially in the dark. 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 Agility
Your reflexes and agility allow you to move with a burst of speed. When you move on your turn in combat, you can double your speed until the end of the turn. Once you use this trait, you can’t use it again until you move 0 feet on one of your turns.
Cat’s Claws
Your claws are natural weapons, which you can use to make unarmed strikes. When you hit with them, the strike deals 1d6 + your Strength modifier slashing damage, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike.
Cat’s Talent
You have a +2 bonus to Perception and Stealth skill checks.
Languages
You can speak, read, and write Common and one other language of your choice.
Tropical Descent
You come from the wild forests and jungles of the Archipelago. You most likely have jaguar, panther, or similar patterned fur.
Cat’s Talent
You have a +2 bonus to Perception and Stealth skill checks.
Arid Descent
Hailing from the sands of Mirage, the Felinae of the various houses of nobility are as regal as they are fierce.
Cat’s Talent
You have a +2 bonus to Insight checks and are comfortable in temperatures as hot as 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
Industrial Descent
For generations your family has resided in Marylebone and contributed to the industrial revolutions seen there. The high society here is quite unique but you have learned to maneuver yourself among its denizens.
Cat’s Talent
You have a +2 bonus to 2 of your choice of Persuasion, Intimidation, Deception, and Magecraft checks.
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