Tabaxi
Often called cat-people or catfolk, Tabaxi are humanoid cat-folk that take the form of various large cat species depending on their homeland. Tall, agile, and endlessly curious — most Tabaxi are driven by an insatiable need to wander and learn. They accumulate stories and knowledge the way others accumulate gold.
Racial Traits (All Tabaxi)
Size: Medium | Speed: 30 ft Age: Adulthood in late teens; live nearly a century Darkvision: 60 ft Feline Agility: Once per turn, double your movement speed. Can’t use again until you move 0 ft on a turn. Cat’s Claws: Climbing speed 20 ft. Claws deal 1d4 + Str modifier slashing damage. Cat’s Talent: Proficiency in Perception and Stealth. Languages: Tabaxi + the language of their nearest neighbouring race. Additional: Nesian, Sikassan, Al’ Malik, Arcadian, Gnoll, Fae, Draconic.
Cat Types & Regional Origins
Leopard Tabaxi
Region: Sikassan (the Great Shining Plain, the Twisted Jungle) Traits: Cat’s Prowess (proficiency in Athletics or Survival) Pounce: If moving at least 20 ft straight toward a creature before hitting with a claw attack, the target must make DC 12 Strength save or be knocked prone. If prone, you can bonus action attack again. Appearance: Spotted golden coat with black rosettes; lean and swift.
Jaguar Tabaxi
Region: Nesian (Devan, Zacatlan, and the Warrior’s Plain) Traits: Cat’s Prowess (proficiency in Athletics or Survival) + Pounce (same as Leopard) Appearance: Larger than Leopards with more heavily spotted/rosette-patterned coats; deep golden to tawny with black spots; stocky and powerful.
Cougar Tabaxi
Region: Ubiquitous — found in any temperate or tropical region Traits: Cat’s Prowess (proficiency in Athletics or Survival) + Pounce Appearance: Uniform tawny to pale gold; no spots; adaptable in any environment. The most common Tabaxi type encountered by travellers.
Lion (Leonin) Tabaxi
Region: Pridelands of Nobanion, Sikassan territories Traits: King of the Jungle (proficiency in Intimidation or Survival) Daunting Roar: Bonus action; creatures of your choice within 10 ft must make Wisdom save (DC = 8 + prof + Cha) or become Frightened until end of your next turn. Once per short/long rest. Appearance: Tan to golden, with magnificent mane on males (darker in dominant males); the largest Tabaxi type (+6” height, heavier build). Tend toward Lawful alignment; prize hierarchy and structure.
Tiger Tabaxi
Region: Nesian (Devan, Zacatlan); parts of the Shessian Empire Traits: King of the Jungle + Daunting Roar (same as Leonin) Appearance: Orange, white, and black striped coat; the largest and most imposing Tabaxi (+6” height, heavier build).
Lynx Tabaxi
Region: Aislandt (Iljarnskarn lands) and remote forests of the Holy Rose Empire Traits: Fade into the Background (advantage on Stealth checks; cannot be surprised while conscious; creatures don’t gain advantage on attacks against you from being hidden from you). Keen Smell (advantage on Perception while smell is unimpaired). Appearance: Short-tufted ears, bobbed tail; spotted grey to brown coat; smallest Tabaxi type (–18” from base height). Shy and rarely seen.
Physical Stats
| Base Height | Height Modifier | Base Weight | Weight Modifier | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 75” + 2d8 | + Con Mod | 3(Hgt) + 5d20 | + 10(Str Mod) |
| Female | 69” + 2d8 | + Con Mod | 3(Hgt) + 5d20 | + 10(Str Mod) |
Leonin and Tiger Tabaxi add 6” to base height; base weight multiplier is 2 instead of 3. Lynx Tabaxi subtract 18” from base height; base weight multiplier is 1.
Society & Culture
Tabaxi typically live in clans in their homelands where they are superior hunters. But their insatiable curiosity drives many to leave — becoming wanderers and seekers of knowledge and experience. While they appreciate gold and fine things, Tabaxi would genuinely rather hear a fascinating story than be paid in coin.
Most venerate — or at least pay lip service to — the Cat Goddess Bast or Nobanion, the Lord of Lions (particularly Leonin Tabaxi). When they finally grow older, many return home to entertain the kittens with their wild tales.
Tabaxi alignment tends toward Chaotic, following impulse and curiosity — except Leonin, who tend Lawful, prizing hierarchy and structure.
See also: Species Index | Country Index | ChapterTwo_RacesOfAmantia_09March2024.pdf