Felis

## Appearance

Felis are often understimated due to their short stature and cuddly demeanor. Felis come in all shapes and colors. They can grow up to 3 ft. tall and often vary in their weight due to differing habits. Felis range from the fiery gingers to the cool, calculating cerulean blues. the sub species of Felis all have their own quirks, but as a species they are known as intelligent and gifted adventures.

## Origins

Not much is known of the origin of Felis, other than they are clearly an offshoot of Cats, or Tabaxi. Although their origin is unknown, they hold deep respect for any feline featured friend.

## Culture

Each breed of Felis has their own Clan of which they are extremely proud. This often leads to scuffles and contests for pride of oneself and of Clan. There has always been a healthy rivalry among the different breed of Felis. Some rivalries end in brawls and others end with shame and loss of respect. Often, individuals will be challenged to single combat for their honor, and on the rarest of occasions, the honor of an entire clan.

## As a Playable Race

Felis live up to 450 years and reach maturity at 30 years, They are believed to burn through a life every 50 years, due to the belief that they are cursed with nine lives.

## Stats and Abilities

* Ability Scores**:** +2 Charisma
* Size: Small
* Speed: 25 feet.
* **Dark Vision:** Being a Felis you are able to see in the dim light up to 60 feet as if it were bright light, and darkness beyond that as dim light.
* **Purrsuasion:** Felis use their short and cute nature t o their advantage as much as they can. You have proficiency in the Persuasion skill.
* **Curious Nature:** Being an inquisitive Felis you have proficiency in the Investigation skill.

### Feral Variant Traits

The following replaces the Felis ability score trait.

* Ability scores: +2 Dexterity
* Primal Savagery Cantrip
* At 3rd level, learn Speak with Animals spell
* At 5th level, learn Find Familiar spell
* Each cantrip & spell can only be used once per long rest.

### Felis Lineage

Choose one of the lineages. Your lineage determines your Felis Favor.

* **Common Bond.** Tabby Felis are among the most common of all the lineages. As such they know more about common social spheres. You increase your Wisdom score by 1.
* **Noble Leadership.** With fur pure as the whitest snow, those Felis born without color are often seen as the noblest of the Felis. When of age they take up leadership roles in their clans. Once per long rest you can instill allies with a sense of vigor. Those within a 15’ range gain temporary Hit Points equal to your Charisma modifier for 8 hours.
* **Fiery Nature.** Hot tempered and quick to lash out with claws these ginger furred Felis are furious in field of battle. Increase your Strength score by 1.
* **Hunters Sense.** Masters of tracking, those with brown fur are destined to hunt. You gain proficiency in the Survival skill.
* **Good Fortune.** Calico fur is the rarest of all Felis lineages. The legends say that all of the black furred Felis’ luck went to the calico. Once per day when you roll an attack roll, ability check, or saving throw you can choose to reroll. You must accept the results of the reroll.
* **Arcane Adept.** Starry eyed and fur of a blue-night sky it is said that these Felis are connected to the Astral Sea. Increase your Intelligence score by 1.
* **Night Stalker.** Grey is the perfect color to blend into ones surroundings. Felis with grey fur are able to hide very easily. You gain proficency in the Stealth skill.
* **Unlucky.** Typically those born of the this lineage are of pure black fur and carry a natural unluckiness wherever they go. Once per long rest as a reaction you may cast your bad luck onto an enemy, forcing them to roll with disadvantage on one attack or ability saving throw.