CATHAR

CATHAR

The Cathar are a race of feline, bipedal humanoids native to the planet with the same name, a planet of savannas and rough uplands. They are known for their loyalty, passion, and temper. Quick and powerful, they are considered great warriors and dedicated, efficient predators. The baseline Cathar had fur-covered bodies with thick manes. They had prominent, retractable claws that could deliver powerful killing attacks on foes and prey. Their bodies also possessed rapid healing abilities. On average, Cathar were 1.5 to 1.9 meters tall. These traits made them the perfect hand-to-hand specialists. The Cathar species also had two additional subspecies, known as the Juhani and the Myr Rho. Both of these were notably less catlike than mainline Cathar. Cathar were born into a litter.

Cathar had high moral values, learned from both family and society. Their females were prized as slaves, whereas the males were generally regarded as too uncontrollable for slavery. On their homeworld, Cathar lived in cities built into giant trees, and were organized into clans governed by "Elders." Stories of their great heroes were often carved into the trunks of these tree-homes for following generations to see. The Cathar mated for life, to the extent that when one mate died, the survivor never had a relationship with another. Cathar clan society included great pageants and celebrations, especially for their heroes. Their religion included a ritual known as the "Blood Hunt," in which Cathar warriors individually engaged in combat against entire nests of Kiltik in order to gain honor and purge themselves of inner darkness. The native language of the Cathar was Catharese, which included the emphasis of some spoken words with a growl.

RACE FEATURES

Typical Alignment: Any
Average Height: 1.5m to 1.9m
Skin/Fur Color: Gold to yellow-brown with dark stripes
Fur Color: Varies, blonde, black, brown, red, orange, white
Eye Color: Like those found in cats
Average Lifespan: 100 standard years

RACIAL TRAITS

Attribute Bonus: Dexterity +4, Strength +2, Constitution +2, Intelligence -2
Skill Bonus: Survival +5, Awareness +5, Stealth +5
Saves Bonus: Reflex +5, Fortitude +5
Size Category: Medium
Forum Level up: 250xp

CLAWS: The Cathar species have claws, when fighting unarmed they deal more damage than other species. A Cathar can fight even without a weapon, they can use their claws.
Use: d20 + DEX modifier
Damage: d10 + STR modifier
Critical DC: 10-20 (x2)
Damage Type: Physical Piercing

KATH HOUND CALL: When in a natural environment, a Cathar can summon a beast to aid him and his allies in battle. The beast takes his own spot in the cycle, desired by the Cathar who summoned the beast.
Beast Stats:
HP: 100
DC: 15
AC: 20 + Cather level
Damage: 1d30
Critical DC: 17-20 (x2)
Damage Type: Physical Piercing

NIGHT VISION: Cathar characters can see in the dark thanks to their glowing cat eyes. They suffer no penalty when fighting in darkness.