Catfolk

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by pawsplay

Catfolk are nomadic, human-like creatures whose features resemble those of great cats. While both social and hierarchical, to a degree, the catfolk passion for autonomy and privacy inclines them toward looser social structures and smaller communities. Catfolk are tribal and territorial.

Common Personality Traits: Inquisitive, domineering, shy, affectionate, indolent.

Common Physical Traits: Clawed hands, fangs, reflective eyes, lustrous fur.

Example Clan Names: Rala, Kado, Goldeneye, Duskhunter

Example First Names: Marar, Neko, Heekee, Simba, Fel

Splinter Race Feats: Different Stripe. If you do not select a splinter feat, you are a "lionfolk."


 * Type: Medium (1x1) biped Folk with a Reach of 1. Your maximum Wounds equal your Constitution score.
 * Attributes: +2 Dexterity
 * Base Speed: 40 ft.
 * Darkvision I: You ignore the effects of dim and faint light.
 * Natural Elegance: Your Appearance bonus increases by +1.
 * Enlightened Notice: Your maximum Notice rank increases to your Career Level + 5. Only the highest bonus from any single enlightened ability may apply to each skill.
 * Agile Defense: Your base Defense increases by 1.
 * Nomadic: The error range of your Canvass, Haggle, and Persuade checks increases by 2 when you are in a city.

Different Stripe
Prerequisites: Catfolk, Level 1 only

Benefit: Choose a catfolk race.
 * Golden Raj: Haughty and intensely private, you are a creature of incredible grace and power. Your Strength raises by 1 and you gain a bonus of +3 on Athletics checks.
 * Clouded Death: You are a savage and secretive predator, at home in the densest forests. Your Constitution raises by 1. You gain the cat fall quality, and you gain a +4 on Climb checks.
 * Spotted Racer: Your Dexterity increases by 1, but your Constitution decreases by 1. Your ground speed increases by 10 ft. When you make a Push Limit check to increase ground speed, you may roll twice and take the better result, applying any increase to speed, not duration.

Distinguished Hunter
Prerequisites: Different Stripe

Benefit: You gain additional benefits based on your splinter race. }}
 * Golden Raj: Your Strength and Wisdom increase by 1 each, and your bonus to Athletics increases by +1 (+4 total).
 * Clouded Death: Your Strength increases by 1, and you gain a +3 bonus to Acrobatics checks.
 * Spotted Racer: You gain a +1 bonus to Defense, a +2 bonus to Push Limit checks, and you gain the superior runner I quality.