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Tigaurian when the more solitary of the race actively look for others of
"Tʜᴇ ɴᴇᴇᴅs ᴏꜰ ᴏᴛʜᴇʀs ᴡᴇɪɢʜ ᴍᴇ ᴅᴏᴡɴ, ᴛʜᴇ sᴏᴜɴᴅ ᴏꜰ ᴛʜᴇɪʀ ᴅᴀᴍɴ their kind, seeking to find partners so that their line can
footsteps distracts me, and their childlike need for constant continue.
chatter and attention is infuriating. I do better on my own. I It is rare, but not entirely impossible that you may find small
hunt smarter, I stalk quieter, I strike swifter. Most importantly tribes or clans of tigaurian that take their rather independent
though? Alone, I thrive, more than any tribe ever could." beliefs to a more broad scale, referring to the entire of their
– Aamir, Hunter of the High Forest group as a singular unit. A groups of tigaurian like this one,
similar to groups of tigers, is referred to as an ambush.
The tigaurian are a proud and solitary race of nomadic and
spiritual folk, with the top half of a humanoid and the lower Natural Predators
half of a tiger. Much like centaurs, these creatures have six Hunters by nature, tigarian are predators in every sense of the
limbs, four legs and two arms. They are incredibly rare, but word. Their natural instincts guide them at very young ages to
those that are around often manage to adapt to their want to fight, play fighting with their parents or kin, and
environments over time. Tigaurian, much like the related developing rather sharp claws within days of being born.
hunting cats, have different breeds based on where their Tiguarian also, in tandem with their hunter like instincts, are
species is from, and what that species needed to adapt to have carnivores. They gain very little benefit from, and in some
to survive. cases become ill when consuming diets that are not primarily
the flesh of men or animals.
Lone and Nomadic Unlike in the more prominent or common forms of
The tigaurian are creatures that often spend the majority of humanoid society, tigaurian have very few issues with what
their lives either alone, or in very small groups. The late would be referred to as cannibalism, and very rarely have
spring through summer months are commonly referred to as moral quandaries with hunting the men that find themselves
the tigaurian's mating season, and is one of the few times within their hunting grounds.

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Tigaurian Traits
Your tigaurian character has an variety of
physical abilities due to its apex feline nature,
and the solitary culture of the tigaurians
themselves.
Age. The tigaurian race is long lived, and
they need to be, given their infrequent breeding
habits. The race matures rather quickly, and a young tigaurian Playable Large Races: This race uses the Large sized
is usually self sufficient by the time they are as young as 10 creature rules as they are described within the
years old. They reach what would be considered adulthood Jotungard homebrew compendium made by reddit
around 20, and then proceed to live nearly as long as 200 user SwordMeow.
years.
Alignment. Tigaurians are known for their chaotic nature,
and this stereotype is not one born from nothing. Many Half Man. Unlike most large sized creatures, your arms
tigaurians tend to fall into this alignment purely based on and upper body are medium sized, meaning you don't use
their tendency to rely on themselves, and not trust the words large sized weapons and you lack proficiency in them. All
and leadership, and this includes the laws set, that are given other rules of large size still apply to you.
by others. Especially those that live in human cities. Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common and
Size. Being half tiger, your size is Large. You weigh Sylvan. Tigaurian are rather deeply rooted historically to the
between 1400 to 2100 pounds. Your height ranges anywhere fey, and this carries true with their language.
from 8 to 10 feet, because unlike other large races you are not Subrace. There are three more common breeds of
that way because of your height, as much as you are tigaurian. Arctic Cat, Panthera, Sabretooth, Choose one of
considered large because of your large feline lower body. these subraces.
Speed. Your base walking speed is 40 feet.
Tiger's Claws. The claws of youre lower half are natural Arctic Cat
weapons, which you can use to make unarmed strikes. If you Tigaurians that are native to more northern lands, higher
hit with them, you deal slashing damage equal to 1d8 + your mountains, colder climates, and in general more arctic
Strength modifier, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal conditions are known for thick fur and quick instincts. Their
for an unarmed strike. ability to navigate the white landscapes of the tundra are of a
Feline Equinety. You can be ridden by bipedal creatures as caliber few reach, and their ability to survive said tundra
an intelligent mount, and you can't ride mounts yourself surpass that of nearly any other.
unless they are specially made or able to accomodate you. Ability Score Improvement. Your Constitution score
increases by 1.

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Darkvision. Accustomed to dark forests and hunting in the Racial Feats

dead of night, you have superior vision in dark and dim
conditions. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if The following feats can be taken instead of an ability score
it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You improvement if your dungeon master allows the option feat
can’t discern color in darkness, only shades of gray. rules from chapter 6 of the Player's Handbook.
Thick Fur. You're naturally adapted to cold climates, as
described in chapter 5 of the Dungeon Master's Guide, and Beast of the Snow
are immune to any negative effects caused by them. In Prerequisites: Arctic Cat Tigaurian
addition to this, the harsh colds of both the harsh weathers of Your training and skill you've gained from fighting amidst
the north as well as your enemies doesn't seem to bother you, falling snow and within harsh blizzards has made you an
and because of all of this you are resistant to cold damage. impossible to ignore threat within the same kind as well as
Panthera
similar concealment.
Your more common tigaurian. Panthera are your usual orange You may increase either your Constitution or Wisdom
and black striped tigers, known to be in more forested or scores by 1.
jungled areas, and are known for their agility and cunning. When you hit a creature that you are lightly obscured from
Ability Score Improvement. Your Dexterity score with a weapon attack, you may deal an additional 1d8
increases by 1. points of damage.
Darkvision. Accustomed to dark forests and hunting in the
dead of night, you have superior vision in dark and dim Natural Hunter
conditions. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if Prerequisites: Panthera Tigaurian
it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You Very few creatures can outrun a tigaurian, but there are few
can’t discern color in darkness, only shades of gray. that can. The panthera are known for their pursuit, and those
Pounce. If the tigaurian moves at least 20 feet straight who master the art of the hunt are nearly unescapable.
toward a creature and then hits it with a claw attack on the
same turn, that target must succeed on a Strength saving You may increase either your Dexterity or Wisdom
throw against a DC equal to 8 + your Strength modifier + your scores by 1.
proficiency bonus, or be knocked prone. If the target is prone, When a creature who you could see at the beginning of
the tiger can make one weapon attack against it as a bonus their turn ends their turn, you may use your reaction to
action. move a distance up to your movement speed towards
them. You are able to take nondirect paths, but must
Sabretooth always end your movement closer to the target than before
Probably the most uncommon and most isolated of the you started your movement.
tigaurian breeds, sabretooth tigaurian are low mountain or
savanna prowling hunters, known for their bulk over the Apex Predator
others of their kind. They are stronger and hardier, just by Prerequisites: Sabretooth Tigaurian
nature, and make use of their natural size better than any The sabretooth tigaurian are some of the most deadly. Their
other of their kind. build and inherent ferocity are terrifying, and their brutality
Ability Score Improvement. Your Strength score during a hunt is only rivaled by that of the mad.
increases by 1.
Apex Build. Your hit point maximum increases by 1, and it You may increase either your Strength or Constitution
increases by 1 every time you gain a level. scores by 1.
Pounce. If the tigaurian moves at least 20 feet straight When a creature fails their saving throw against your
toward a creature and then hits it with a claw attack on the pounce feature, the attack you make with your bonus
same turn, that target must succeed on a Strength saving action has advantage. If the attack was successfully made
throw against a DC equal to 8 + your Strength modifier + your with advantage, and both of the rolls would hit, the attack
proficiency bonus, or be knocked prone. If the target is prone, is considered to be a critical hit.
the tiger can make one weapon attack against it as a bonus
action.

Art Credits:
Tiger Prince by Blitzbunny - Page 1
Resting by Ikiruse - Page 2
Sabretooth Taur Female by Lizkay - Page 3
Content Credit: Written and Balanced by Desmon Arnold,
Desmon#9057 on Discord and u/mikazel on Reddit.

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