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Catfolk

Medium — LA 1

Races of the Wild (RW), p. 92

Speed
Land 40 ft.
Size
Medium
Type
Humanoid (good reflex)
Level Adjustment
+1

Languages

Common, Feline

Racial Traits

  • +4 Dexterity, +2 Charisma.
  • A catfolk’s base land speed is 40 feet.
  • Low-light Vision: Catfolk can see twice as far as a human in starlight, moonlight, torchlight, and similar conditions of poor illumination. They retain the ability to distinguish color and detail under these conditions.
  • Racial Skills: Catfolk have a +2 racial bonus on listen and Move Silently checks.
  • +1 natural armor bonus.
  • Automatic languages: Common, Feline. Bonus languages: Draconic, Gnoll, Halfling, Sylvan.
  • Favored Class: Ranger.
  • Level adjustment +1.

Description

Catfolk resemble a cross between a large predatory cat and a human, with a sleekly muscled humanoid body and the head and mane of a feline. Most male catfolk wear their thick hair in braids, while females keep theirs short and sleek. The most common catfolk have feline characteristics reminiscent of lions, including thick manes for the males. Other groups have the characteristic markings and appearance of leopards, tigers, or cheetahs. Catfolk have thicker nails than other humanoids, but no the powerful claws of their feline counterparts, and they make unarmed attacks just like humans. Many catfolk favor the use of charms and totems that they braid into their hair for luck in battle, success on the hunt, and good fortune in other such endeavors.