Mao

The race of Mao are the the fierce arcanists of the Tsume clan, they are the most adept with the various forms of magic which inhabit this world though they most specifically have an innate connection with Divination magic. Adept climbers with somewhat prehensile tails and sharp claws for scaling trees and buildings allow for the Mao to easily travel through their clans native lands.

## Physical Information

### Hair Color(s)

* Black to white
* Brown to tan
* Greyish-blue

### Eye Color(s)

* yellow
* green
* gold
* blue
* amber
* copper
* orange

### Distinctions

* Variety of patterning's
* Lightest of the Tsume races
* Semi-prehensile tails
* Retractive claws that allow for climbing

## Description

Mao are the shortest race of their clan standing at just a little over 5 feet on average for women and just at 5'5 for men, they weigh in between 120-150 lbs making them also the lightest of their clan and most valued for their ability to squeeze into tight spaces due to their size. Their bodies are slender with a variety of different possible patterning's from spotted or striped to purely solid in coloration with the number of colors ranging from dark blacks to pale blueish-gray's. Mao often have long semi-prehensile tails (semi-prehensile: able to preform simple actions such as opening a door, holding onto a branch, flipping a switch) though there are those who are born with a half-tail or without a tail at all. Mao eyes are slit-pupiled and reactive to changes in light with the most common colors being green, yellow, or gold.

Mao are competent swimmers and adept climbers with their most skilled asset being their speed though they are overshadowed by their Liebao brethren in that regard. They have a good sense of balance due to their tails, but even those lacking their tail are quite good with balance, and have an acute sense of hearing and smell.

## Personality

The people of the Tsume clan are a proud people wanting nothing more than to live a life filled with peace, prosperity, and magic or course, they fear not the wraith of the kami for they are a devote people; nothing in comparison to the zealous Saru clan but in a category of their own. The centering of oneself is pivotal in the Tsume clan with many taking time in the morning and at night before bed to meditate and reflect on their life and day, this is also a "form of punishment" for those who break the personal clan rules where they are forced to reflect on the crime they have committed while balancing atop the Tsugun Tower; or for those who are not at the clans base at the top of the highest building in the village.

## Society

Mao in society are the least often to take the role of intensive laborers due to their somewhat lacking strength when compared to say a Bao, as such they are favored more for their stealth, a common trait in Tsume society, as well as their climbing capabilities which are the only of their kind in the Tsume clan races.

### Religion

As with all the races of the Dark Mistress the Mao are fiercely dedicated to their creator kami, as it is believed they should be. The way that most Mao show their dedication to the Mistress of the Dark is by way of gathering valuable trinkets be they valuable because of material value or sentimental value, and offering these trinkets before a shrine of Goy-an. Crafting ones own gifts for the Mistress is not entirely uncommon, though.

## Mao Traits and Features

* **Ability Score Increase**: Your Dexterity score increases by 2.
* **Age**: Mao reach maturity at the age of 10 and live a half century.
* **Alignment**:
* **Size**: Mao are smaller than their Tsume brethren and relatively slender. Your size is Medium.
* **Speed**: Your base walking speed is 40 feet.
* **Darkvision**: 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 cannot discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.
* **Tsume Prowess**: At a young age all disciples learn 2-3 cantrips of varying uses, because of this you gain access to two cantrips of your choice.
* **Divination Attuned**: When casting a Divination spell you can add +1 to the roll to determine if it succeeds.
* **Claws**: Because of your claws you have a climbing speed of 20 feet. In addition, your claws count as natural weapons' which you can use to make unarmed strikes. If you hit with them, you deal slashing damage equal to 1d4 + your dexterity modifier, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike.
* **Mao Talents**: You have proficiency in the Perception and Stealth skills.
* **Languages**: You can speak, read, and write Common and Felis.