Bombay Cat-Shifters (5e Race)
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This page is of questionable balance. Reason: There's no information what a Bombay cat is, what stats this is, etc. Is this literally just a cosmetic change adding an extra attack? Shift should have a time limit and limited uses, as the unarmed strike is much stronger than standard natural weapons. Are bombay cats Medium sized?
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Bombay Cat-Shifter[edit]
Physical Description[edit]
Bombay Cat-Shifters tend to be taller and more muscular than the average elf. They adorn sleek, short black hair that never really reaches past their ears. Occasionally, shifters have been known to grow out their hair, but that is extremely rare. Their eyes are wide and alert, and the eyes in question are either copper,blue or green. A set of ears and a tail are not uncommon, as well as sharper nails and teeth. Despite the bombay cat itself being fully black, a shifter's skin tone does not have to be dark. In fact, their skin can range from the palest of peaches to the darkest of browns, although darker browns are more common than most other skintones.
History[edit]
Bombay Cat-Shifters are fairly new, only existing for about 110 years. They came into existence when an elderly witch used a failed potion on her cats. That is the simple, yet truthful, history of the Bombay Cat-Shifters.
Society[edit]
Because the shifters have spread out, they don't really get to interact with other shifters other than their own family. They have a mother and a litter, but nobody else really is there living with them.
Shifters are also travelers. They never stay in the same place for once, and if they do, it's because they are forced to.
Bombay Cat-Shifters Names[edit]
Bombay Cat-Shifters adopt the names that creatures in the area use. For example, if they lived in Elven territory, they would use Elven names.
Bombay Cat-Shifter Traits[edit]
Cat-like humans that can shift into Bombay cats at will.
Ability Score Increase. Yours Dexterity score increases by 2 and your Intelligence score increases by 1.
Age. Bombay Cat-Shifters have similar life-spans to elves, living a tad bit longer. They reach maturity at 75, and live until they are 800.
Alignment. Bombay Cat-Shifters commonly don't really care about anyone but themselves and their family, tending to be neutral. But a chaotic/lawful good/evil shifter is not unheard of.
Size. Being fairly tall, shifter's heights range from 6 feet to 7 feet tall. Your size is Medium.
Speed. Your base walking speed is 35 feet.
Darkvision. Bombay Cat-Shifters have superior eyesight. 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 can't discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.
Nothing Escapes Me. Much like cats themselves, Bombay Cat-Shifters are very perceptive. You have advantage on all Perception rolls that rely on hearing.
Like a Friend. Bombay Cat-Shifters tend to be very friendly and charismatic. You gain proficiency in the Persuasion skill.
Agile Feet. Bombay Cat-Shifters are very agile and graceful. You gain proficiency in the Acrobatics skill and have a climbing speed of 30 feet.
Form of the Beast. Bombay Cat-Shifters can form into actual Bombay cats. As an action, you can shift into a Bombay cat. All items on your body melt into your body, and you cannot get them back until you shift back into your human form. This form lasts until you use an action to shift back into your human form, or until you drop to 0 hit points. While in this form, your unarmed strikes deal 1d4 + your Strength modifier slashing damage.
Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common and one other language of your choice.
Random Height and Weight[edit]
| Base Height |
Height Modifier* |
Base Weight |
Weight Modifier** |
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| 6′ 2'' | +3d4 | 175 lb. | × (2d6) lb. |
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*Height = base height + height modifier | |||
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