The Dexterity increase is always welcome, and the Tabaxi's free skill proficiencies will close the skill gap between the Ranger and other class like Bard and Rogue which get more skills while filling a similar role in the party. [1] Tabaxi were even known to disguise their scent with aromatic herbs.
[1], Depending on their region and fur coloration, tabaxi were known by different names. The Tabaxi's free skills help to further pad the Bard's already excellent skills. You never wear the same outfit twice, unless you absolutely must.
[1], When the tabaxi started wandering out of their homeland of Maztica, rumors followed about strange happenings there, but the tabaxi themselves said little about them. I was thinking something like a fighter, but I … With no Wisdom increase, Cleric is a really hard class for the Tabaxi. Clans tended to avoid each other and did not engage in trade. When talking about something you’re obsessed with, you speak quickly and never pause and other’s can’t understand you. [3] Their hunting skills and intelligence made them formidable tacticians.
Barbarians could make great use of Feline Agility and a climb speed, but they're too dependent on a racial Strength increase for Tabaxi to be a good option. Tabaxi minstrels primarily lived in and around Port Nyanzaru, but hunters roamed the entire peninsula.[12]. [1], Tabaxi society was built around clans. They are rarely evil, with most of them driven by curiosity rather than greed or other dark impulses. [3], Due to their knowledge of hunting, intelligence and sense of smell, it was practically impossible to trap a tabaxi. [1], Although tabaxi lairs were sometimes just temporary, they were more often small villages of ramadas. [1] Young tabaxi could be sold on the black market for around 225 gp. All the same issues as cleric. They have sharp teeth and retractable claws, which are their primary weapons in combat. [2], The Tabaxi language was an ancient form of the Payit language. It is quite rapid than that of different characters and can stroll at a pace of 30 toes. Their bodies were slender and covered in spotted[1] or striped[3] fur. [2], In general, tabaxi did not care for wealth, but they had an almost obsessive interest in ancient artifacts, relics and magic items, but not for the items themselves, as much as the stories and secrets they held. Tabaxi get bonuses to Dex and Cha, so they work especially well with any class that use those as primary abilities.
Speed and stealth combined with their natural camouflage meant that tabaxi were particularity skilled at surprise attacks. A Charisma increase is a good start for the Sorcerer, and Dexterity will help with your AC, but the Tabaxi doesn't offer anything else specifically useful for the Sorcerer. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. [7], The way the tabaxi pronounced their own name also varied; the "leopard men" pronounced it ta-BÆK-see,[6][7] and the jaguar men tah-BAHSH-ee. 1. Tabaxi are taller on average than humans and relatively slender. Blue: Fantastic options, often essential to the function of your character. Green: Good options. I will use the color coding scheme which has become common among Pathfinder build handbooks, which is simple to understand and easy to read at a glance. [2], Not all tabaxi were motivated by curiosity to leave their homeland, however. You can’t help but pocket interesting objects you come across. The Tabaxi's free skills can help you fill roles typically filled by a rogue, but you may need to pick up proficiency in Thieves' Tools from your background to round out the skillset. Grab a background with proficiency in Thieves' Tools and you can do a convincing impression of an Arcane Trickster Rogue. Tabaxi have lifespans equivalent to humans. Even the flavor lines up well: Tabaxi are described as curious wanderers, trading in stories and trinkets. Speed – 30 feet is your base on foot velocity. Your size is Medium. Each and each Tabaxi capabilities an unmarried call either it is probably a tabaxi ranger, tabaxi warlock, and rogue tabaxi or maybe tabaxi miniatures. Tabaxi 5 e is well acquainted with specific languages. They are uncommon evils with typically come up due to curiosity regularly. Tabaxi tend toward chaotic alignments, as they let impulse and fancy guide their decisions.
They tend to excel in classes which already have good skills, so their two racial skill proficiencies can expand those class's already good skills. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Each clan had several Hunts each made up of two to eight individuals. Forgotten Realms Wiki is a FANDOM Games Community. You keep a small ball of yarn in your hand, which you constantly fidget with. A tabaxi resembles a lithe, graceful, athletic human with a leopard or jaguar-like head and a tail. • Alignment. [1], The creator figure in the tabaxi pantheon was the Cat Lord, a fickle and tricky entity who bestowed each tabaxi with a specific feline trait and was believed to wander the world, watching over them. Anybody have any recommendations on classes I could do for my Tabaxi? Each and every tabaxi has a single name either it could be a tabaxi ranger, tabaxi warlock and rogue tabaxi or even tabaxi miniatures. Tabaxi were quite capable of adapting to new technology or salvaged weapons. They are tall and slender, and have eyes of green or yellow. [2], Tabaxi had few enemies and only the most degenerate clans would attack members of other intelligent species without good reason. Blood Hunter 5e (5th Edition) Class in DND. Your tail always betrays your inner thoughts. Like most felines, Tabaxi had long tails and retractable claws. Orange: OK options, or useful options that only apply in rare circumstances 3. Be sure to use your unusual movement capabilities to surprise enemies or avoid situations which might be dangerous. Dexterity and Charisma are great for a warlock. The Tabaxi's ability score increases are perfect for a Bard, regardless of your choice of College. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. [1] Tabaxi clans did have berserker warriors within them, these were known as blood-stalkers.
Tabaxi's ability score increases work perfectly for the Rogue, and the free skill proficiencies are skills which every Rogue should have anyway.
These weapons would often be made from wood, bone or stone. Those who spoke modern Payit and knew what to listen for could usually understand about half of the Tabaxi words they heard. [1], Clans were led by elders. Instead of skin, they have beautiful spotted fur pelts that ranged in color from light yellow to brownish red.
[1] Tabaxi eyes were slit-pupilled[3] and usually green or yellow. I will not include 3rd-party content, including content from DMs Guild, even if it is my own, because I can't assume that your game will allow 3rd-party content or homebrew. However, the minor differences between the two leave some room for one to excel over the other depending on the needs of the class or build. Those names were determined by the clan and based on a complex formula which involves astrology, prophecy, clan history, and other esoteric factors too.
Perception and stealth abilities are mindblowing. [1] A minority of clans owed their allegiance to a jaguar lord.
[1] It was completely unrelated to the Tabaxi language of the Tabaxi tribe of Chult. Tales from Candlekeep: Tomb of Annihilation, https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Tabaxi?oldid=587443. That includes bards, fighters, monks, rangers, rogues (which absolutely don't need to be thieves), Dex paladins, sorcerers, and warlocks.
Feline Agility will help get you into melee even in heavy armor, and your climb speed will help with obstacles most paladins can't easily overcome without assistance. Feline Agility appears to work while you use Wild Shape, but that's not enough to make the race/class combination worthwhile. [8], For weapons, tabaxi favored bolas, slings, macas, and javelins with atlatl. Tabaxi Size – The Tabaxi’s are nearly 6 to 7 feet tall on the average than the human beings and comparatively slender. Tabaxi considered trade to be demeaning but in rare instances would use third party agents to trade for them. Clans were split evenly between males and females with 3 to 12 young. You have a minor phobia of water and hate getting wet. You might be able to do something with the Trickery domain, but mechanically the Tabaxi offers little that couldn't be done better by the Kenku.
[2][1], Tabaxi were taller than most humans at six to seven feet.
Hishna shapers could use tabaxi skin and claws to enhance their strength. Dexterity is a perfect basis for a fighter, whether you choose to use a rapier or a ranged weapon. [11], Because of the black market and slave trade that brought them to Faerûn, some tabaxi made the jungles of Chult their home after escaping captivity.