Catfolk (of Felix Talis)

The Catfolk of Felix Talis were just normal cats before the Sundering. The backlash from the sundering killed all of the humans who lived in and around Felix Talis and in the week that followed, the cats of the town ascended up the evolutionary ladder to become almost fully human themselves.

By the time the new Dragon satrap arrived in Felix Talis, the catfolk had seamlessly slipped into their roles as citizens of the city. The dragons found the catfolk very much to their liking and catfolk travelers, merchants and adventurers have flowed outward from Felix Talis ever since.

Personality: The Catfolk of Felix Talis are sensual and passionate, retaining much of the nature of their ancestors. The Catfolk of Felix Talis are renown for their skills as entertainers, rouges and warriors.

Physical Description: The Catfolk of Felix Talis are about the same height as humans, averaging five foot, eight inches (172.5cm) in height and of a lithe, slender build. Their body is covered in a close, light fur that covers their entire body. Catfolk of Felix Talis have hard, sharp nails but they are not strong enough to use them as effective weapons. The Catfolk of Felix Talis are born with tails with give them an exceptional ability to balance.

Their eyes are large, almond shaped and crosslitted. Their ears are larger than a humans and are distinctly cat-like. Catfolk of Felix Taliss have thin lips and their teeth are very white (and sharp).

Relations: Catfolk of Felix Talis are usually viewed as a pleasant oddity by non-catfolk. The catfolk try not to offend anyone, but they do not always succeed.

Alignment: Catfolk of Felix Talis tend to be self-centered and self-concerned. But good allies to those they call their friends and bitter foes to those they name as enemies.

Lands of the Catfolk of Felix Talis: The Catfolk of Felix Talis control Felix Talis and the island around it.

Religion: The Catfolk of Felix Talis love of beauty and physical pleasure usually leads them to following various philosophies, many are Wayists, some follow the school of Dominance, and others are dilettantes.

Language: The Catfolk speak their own variant of the Imperial Tongue.

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Adventurers: The Catfolk are often professional travelers and adventurers, selling their skills to the highest bidder.

Catfolk of Felix Talis Racial Traits

• -2 Strength, +2 Dexterity,-2 Wisdom, +2 Charisma: the Catfolk of Felix Talis are beautiful and quick, but they are slender and tend to be overly curious and prone to a self gratifying streak.

• Medium-sized: As medium-sized creatures Catfolk of Felix Talis suffer no bonuses or penalties due to size.

• Catfolk of Felix Talis base speed is 30 feet.

• Low-light Vision: Catfolk of Felix Talis 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.

• +2 racial bonus on Spot and Listen checks: the Catfolk of Felix Talis have very sharp senses.

• +2 racial bonus on Hide and Move Silently checks: the Catfolk of Felix Talis are naturally stealthy.

• +2 racial bonus on Sense Motive checks: Catfolk of Felix Talis are extremely good at picking up non-verbal clues and emotional states.

• +2 racial bonus to Balance checks: Catfolk of Felix Talis can use their tails as a counter balance (this bonus is lost if their tail cannot move freely).

• +2 racial bonus to Tumble checks to reduce damage from falls: like their ancestors Catfolk of Felix Talis are adept at landing on their feet.

• -1 racial penalty on saves against sonic attacks or inhaled poisons: The Catfolk’s senses are fragile and vulnerable to such overloading.