Catgirl, Jungle (3.5e Race)

Jungle Catgirl

Jungle catgirls put their daughters on foster homes with the local humanoid races, and act playful and carefree. In much the same way a house cat comes and goes as it pleases her, jungle catgirls wander in and out of the jungle as they see fit. They excel at finding trouble, but also at running away from it, and grow in tune with the world around them in ways deeper than those of their foster parents, often acting as shamans and priests for their communities.

Personality

Jungle catgirls tend to form in loose groups within large, specific areas, and think of those born within these areas as family, even if they have no actual relation and are not even from the same village. They tend to mistrust strangers, people from other regions, and are slow to accept people as friends, if these bonds, once formed, are strong and enduring, many times a jungle catgirl insisting to distribute her daughters only within the intimate circle of friends that are the closer to her heart, instead of leaving the task of finding them a foster home to the older catgirls within their community, like most catgirls do in other regions.

Jungle catgirls found adventuring usually do so because they look for the help of outsiders to avoid a prophesied disaster, or dealing with a menace her adoptive village can’t handle on their own. Often, they remain as adventurers after forming powerful bonds with strangers that would never be accepted by their adoptive tribes.

Physical Description

A Jungle catgirl looks very much like a normal, domestic catgirl in civilized lands, and just her hide-sewn clothing and claws mark her as different at all.

Relations

Jungle catgirls tend to act as the shamans and priestesses for their adoptive communities, which mean they are looked upon as spiritual guides by the jungle races. They often speak on their behalf in negotiations with strangers or between tribes, which often leads to a catgirl shaman meeting another in representation of their adoptive people.

Meaningful Gestures: Catgirls in-character typically exhibit a more cat-like attitude, and may sometimes include cat gestures or sounds in communications. Thus, appropriate use of such will enrich the characterization of a Catgirl.

• Vocalizations
  • Purr - An expression of pleasure or comfort.
  • Hiss - An expression of displeasure or anger.
  • Snarl - An expression of aggression.
  • Low-pitch Growl - An expression warning. "You don't want this."
  • Strong Sigh - An expression of frustration in the form of a strong sigh or an exhaled snort.
  • Meow - Comes in a variety of sounds, with meanings of broad variation. Commonly used for communication with outside creatures, or when body language is not viable. The following examples are the most commonly used, and can vary from one breed to another.
    • "Greeting" Meow - A low meow or chirp, possibly with simultaneous purring; a happy hello.
    • "Attention" Meow - An expression of desire for attention.
    • "Hunger" Meow - An expression of desire for food.
    • "Outside" Meow - An expression of desire for fresh air. Usually an extended meow accompanied by a nose point.
    • Chirping Meow - An expression of predatory anticipation.
    • Chattery Meow - An expression of frustration.
    • Wailing Meow - An expression of distress. In older Catgirls it is a panicky repeated meow.
    • Caterwaul - A vocal exclamation of sexual heat. Rarely used in standard campaigns, but some Adult campaigns might find this applicable.
    • Insistent Meowing - An meow in response to another creature's vocalizations. Borders on conversational, except it's usually just repeating the same line. Used as a form of self-entertainment (when bored) and also for expressing insistence when they want something.
• Eye Gestures
  • Staring - Asserting and threatening. If visual eye-to-eye contact is made, this is seen as a return of the assertion. Blinking during this is a reassurance that there is no dispute. Breaking eye contact and looking away is a sign of respect. Avoiding even making eye contact is an attempt to avoid the conflict.
  • Fluttering Eyes - Expressing complacence, or just being in a sleepy mood.
  • Partially Closed Eyes - Expressing contentedness and trust. Comfortable and trusting enough of their company to sleep. Only holds this intended meaning when they're not actually asleep.
  • Fully Closed Eyes - Expressing full trust and/or contentedness. Comfortable and trusting enough of their company to sleep. Only holds this intended meaning when they're not actually asleep.
  • Slow Wink - Expressing contentedness.
  • Wide Pupils - Panic, uncertainty. (This goes for most races, but is still worthy of note.)
  • Narrow Pupils - calmness, certainty. (This goes for most races, but is also still worthy of note.)
• Ears
  • "Relaxed" Casual Ears - Ears pointed forward and outward slightly, listening passively.
  • Tilting Both Ears Forward "Alert Ears" - Signals focus & interest, possibly also curiosity.
  • Tilting Both Ears Backward - Signals aggression or fear, can also signal possessiveness.
  • Flattening Both Ears - Signals aggression and defensiveness. Flattening the ears protects them for the impending fight.
  • Twitching Ears - Signals agitation or anxiousness.
  • Rotating Ears - Listening in an attempt to find the source of a sound.
  • One Ear Forward, One Ear Back - Ambivalence.
  • "Pointing" With An Ear - Detects a sound in that direction. Seldom if ever used as an intentional signal by the character.
• Head
  • Head Rub/Head Bump/Nuzzle - A cheerful greeting. The reason for the contact from the Catgirl's point of view is to mingle and share scents to create a family atmosphere and environment.
  • Chin Rub/Chin Bump/Chin Nuzzle - Body language expressing territorial marking. "I like this, and this is Mine!" being the message.
  • Nose-to-nose Touch - A kiss.
  • Head Held Low - Aggressive posture.
  • Head Held Back - Reaction in displeasure.
  • Self Nose or Upper lip Lick - Natural tic expressing uncertainty, or reconsidering.
  • Mouth-open Sniff - Analyzing and savoring scent signals in the air. Seldom used by truly Domestic Catgirls, but usable by all for tracking.
  • Lips Retracted Bared Teeth - Full aggression.
  • Yawn - Indicates stress, ambivalence, and sometimes preparedness for action.
  • Gently Nibbling A Sleeper's Ear - An affectionate way a Catgirl can say "Wake up". Generally used only for those they consider close family.
  • Purring Nip - An expression of playfulness.
  • Nose Point - Expressing the direction of one's attention in a specific direction by "pointing" with the nose in that direction with a head swivel.
• Body
  • Body Rub/Body Bump/Body Nuzzle - A cheerful greeting. The reason for the contact from the Catgirl's point of view is to mingle and share scents to create a family atmosphere and environment.
  • Arched Back - A defensive or panicked stance. This is pre-fight Catgirl body language or a way of avoiding a full blown fight. It can be used as a confident or fearful expression. A confident Catgirl tries to appear larger. The Catgirl stretches her back legs fully and her back becomes arched.
  • "Direct Attack" Approach - An aggressive offensive approach.
  • "Sideways Attack" Approach - A defensive approach used for "Fight or Flight" mode, often used in tandem with the arched back for maximum effect.
  • Falling on Side - Indicates submission, can also be indicative of being unwilling to put up a fight.
  • Sprawling Out - Relaxation.
  • Roll Over - An invitation to physical contact.
  • Kneading - An expression of pleasure, comfort, gratitude. The act itself is also quite pleasurable for a Catgirl.
  • Flick/Tap Another's Nose - A punishment for bad behavior or generally something the Catgirl does not like.
  • Grooming - A familial treatment, expressing care for the beneficiary's hygiene.
  • "Paw" Shake - Expression of disgust.
• Tail
  • Tail Bristled - Expressing rage, anger, and/or panic.
  • Tail Hooked - Expressing uncertainty, but not feeling threatened.
  • Upright Tail - Friendly posture.
  • Upright Tail Quivering - Very pleased, possibly expectant.
  • Flicking of the Tail Tip - Used when acknowledging of an individual presence, but being currently occupied and not wanting to be interrupted.
  • Twitching Tail - Expressing alertness and interest.
  • Thrashing Tail - Expressing excitement or potential aggression.
  • Tail Swish - Expressive of a mental conflict or indecisiveness.
  • Tail Between Legs - Submissive posture.

Alignment

Because they grow up on foster homes, catgirls tend to adopt the dominant alignment of the region they inhabit.

Lands

Because they are dependant on the males of other races to perpetuate their own, catgirls don’t have lands of their own, instead living within the lands of any humanoid race. Almost 99% of every birth leads to a female, and the race as a whole simply could not afford to rely on its own males.

Religion

Jungle Catgirls usually adopt the shamanistic ways or religion of her foster parents.

Language

To most folks, the language of catgirls would seem like little more than mewls and purrs, but in fact is an extremely rich language that accompanies every sound with a signifying gesture of ears or tail to denounce subtle variations of meaning. Written language usually accompanies every word with several symbols to imply deep, rich meanings after every word. Catgirls are always literate in their own language, even in regions where most of the population is illiterate.

Names

Catgirl names tend to be short, usually one or two syllables long, and then accompanied by a score of body language gestures. To properly translate a name into another language would require a much longer sobriquet than that any other race is prepared to remember.

Male names: Kurl, Mino, Mita, Sapa, Shy, Tello

Female names: Alua, Miiyau, Nina, Nuku, Priss, Pink

Racial Traits

• -2 Strength, +2 Dexterity, -2 Constitution, +2 Wisdom, +2 Charisma: A jungle catgirl is small and not as strong or resilient as medium characters, but she is nimble and athletic with a deep link to nature mixed with an outgoing personality.
• Humanoid (Feline Subtype, Shapechanger)
• Small: As small creature, a catgirl gains a +1 size bonus to Armor Class, a +1 size bonus on attack rolls and a +4 size bonus on Hide checks, but she uses smaller weapons than humans use, and her lifting and carrying limits are three quarters of those of a medium character.
• Jungle catgirl base land speed is 20 feet when walking upright and 30 when walking on all four. She also has a climbing speed of 20.
• Low Light vision: A jungle catgirl can see twice as far as a human in starlight, moonlight, and similar conditions of poor illumination. She retains the ability to distinguish color and detail under these conditions.
• Skills: A jungle catgirl receives a +4 racial bonus on any Climb, Hide and Move Silently skill checks, and a +8 racial bonus on Jump checks. A jungle catgirl can always take a 10 on these skills, even if stress or distractions would normally prevent her from doing so.
• Alternate Form (Sp): A catgirl can change form, assuming that of a normal domestic cat (page 270 Monster Manual). This supernatural ability functions like the polymorph spell, except that you can change only into a domestic cat. You can use this ability a number of times per day equal to 1 plus your character level. Thus a 1st level catgirl can change into a domestic cat and back again in a single day. Changing form is a full round action that provokes and attack of opportunity.
• Immunity to Transformation (Ex): If a effect such as petrification or polymorphing affects a catgirl, she can choose to turn back into her normal form as a full round action, that provokes an attack of opportunity, at the beginning of her next turn, as long as she still has daily uses available of her Alternate Form ability.
• Claws: Jungle catgirls are more primitive and animalistic that other kind of catgirls, and often pressed to defend themselves from the predators in their jungle homes. They have sharp, retractile claws that deal 1d3 slashing damage, and can do 2 claw attacks as a full attack action, using their full attack bonus.
• Automatic Language: Felid and Common. Catgirls have their own language of sounds and body language that is impossible to understand without the capacity to hear higher length waves of sound, and impossible to speak without a set of flexible tail and ears. Catgirls in some regions also add the sound of accessories such as kitty bells, just to further enrich the sound of the language. Bonus Language: Any. Catgirls mix with all kinds of folk and as such can learn any language found in an area.
• Favored Class: Spirit Shaman. A multiclass catgirl spirit shaman class levels does not count when determining whether she takes an experience point penalty for multiclassing. Jungle Catgirls are deeply in touch with the natural world, and the profession of Spirit Shaman comes naturally to them.
• Level adjustment: +1

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