Catfolk
About
Per their curious and pioneering nature, Catfolks follow the scent of prosperity wherever it may lead them. Catfolks are well-known and liked among other races for their social nature and ability to enrich whatever land they settle on. Catfolks can be found in all corners of the worlds as craftsmen, traders, and entrepreneurs, though there is not a shortage of Catfolk adventurers either. Their widespread nature requires them to be adaptable and to rely on their high social intelligence, cunning, as well as their feline nimbleness to succeed where many may fail.
Racial Traits
- Ability Score: Charisma or Intelligence +2; Dexterity +1
- Size: Medium
- Speed: 30 feet
- Age: Catfolks mature at the same rate as humans and can live up to 110 years.
- Languages: You can speak, read, and write Common, Xamsaran, and one other languages of your choice.
Racial Abilities
- Sixth Sense. When you make a saving throw, you can choose to gain a bonus (to the save) equal to your proficiency bonus. Once you've used this trait, you can't do so again until you finish a short or long rest.
- Social Acumen. You gain proficiency in one Charisma skill (Deception, Intimidation, Performance, Persuasion).
- Appraiser's Eye. You may add double your proficiency bonus to Charisma (Persuasion) rolls when haggling, and to Intelligence (Investigation) checks to determine an item's origin and value.
- Assimilation Knowledge. You gain two tool proficiency and one languages of your choice.
Lithe and Nimble
Catfolks look nearly identical to human except for their feline ears and tails. These cat-like features come in a majority of color and shape, much like the color of their hair and eyes. They do not feature any print or pattern. Physically, Catfolks are more slender than human on average, allowing them to be nimbler on their feet.
Most female Catfolks also have a distinctive marking on their cheeks; this is slightly less common among males.
Opportunistic Pioneers
Although Xamsara is a prosperous homeland for many Catfolks, there is rarely an opportunity to distinguish oneself within such a rich society. As such, Catfolks who have yet to make it big break out of their comfortable lifestyles to travel to all corners of the world in search of new lands and opportunities. Their willingness to travel often lead them to the most extreme and unlikely of places. Fortunately, their adaptability and hard-working nature helps them persevere in their uphill battle to establish themselves.
Thanks to their social intelligence, the commercial and the service industry is dominated by Catfolks. Many Catfolks can be incredibly shrewd and cutthroat when it comes to business; some will forgo friendship and the law in pursuit of personal wealth. Overall, Catfolks' success draws the ire of many who are less fortunate.
Silver-tongued & Trusting
Catfolks are highly perceptive in social situations and can be a good judge of characters; this allows them to be more trusting than other non-human races. As a result, they will often warm up to strangers quickly whether it is for the purpose of business or friendship. These silver-tongued devils can also be very persuasive and manipulative for their own mean. Compared to other less-receptive races, Catfolks make great teammates so long as there are enough incentives to be a good team-player.
Catfolk Names
Catfolk names are based on Romanian names.
- Male Names: Adam, Antoniu, Cosmin, Dragomir, Eftemie, Emilian, Gabriol, Mihail, Mihaita, Razvan, Teo, Valentino
- Female Names: Angelea, Craita, Cristea, Dorota, Floarea, Lavinia, Mariana, Marta, Oana, Sorana, Trandafira, Olimpia
- Family Names: Balitiu, Blaga, Ciora, Dita, Dumitrescu, Gilca, Iagar, Ilie, Lazar, Mihai, Negutesco, Pavel, Rudeanu, Stirbei
Subrace
Xamsaran Catfolks
This subset of Catfolks have been born on Xamsara and resided there for most of their lives. They tend to have a darker complexion than their foreign-born cousin. Considering that Xamsara does not take kindly to civilization, these Catfolks are to be more in touch with their bestial side to survive the harsh tropic environment of their jungle-filled continent.
Racial Traits
- Ability Score: Dexterity +1; Wisdom or Strength +1
- Languages: You can speak, read, and write Common, Xamsaran, and one other language of your choice.
- Rarity: Uncommon. You will see Xamsaran Catfolk travelers from time to time as they are very recognizable; however, few live away from their homeland.
- Homeland: Xamsara
Racial Abilities
- Fleet of Foot. Your base walking speed increases to 35 feet.
- Darkvision. Accustomed to the thick jungle and the night sky, you have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. You can see in dim light within 30 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.
- Sixth Sense. When you make a saving throw, you can choose to gain a bonus to the save equal your proficiency bonus. Once you've used this trait, you can't do so again until you finish a short or long rest.
- Battle Tool. You have proficiency with one martial weapon of your choice.