Homebrew Displacerfolk Race Details

It's rare, but occasionally a Tabaxi mates with the otherworldly feline predators with the ability to displace light and mask their location known as displacer beasts. When this happens a Tabaxi is born with traits similar to those of the displacer beast.

Beastial parentage

As the result of the union between the cat-like humanoid Tabaxi and the panther-like Displacer Beast, Displacerfolk are bipedal felines with large tentacles growing out of their upper backs. Their fur tends towards darker shades like black, dark brown, and grey, occasionally including stripes or spots of the various colors. Their eyes come in colors that evoke the predatory nature of their parentage such as yellow or red.

Living in the Shadows

Displacerfolk are often seen as intimidating and monstrous by other races, even other Tabaxi. They are frequently shunned, finding themselves living on the edges of society. As a result, many Displacerfolk make their living by doing things that other races deem unsuitable or would rather not think about, including criminal activity, acting as servants, busking, and various dirty jobs.

Hard workers

Many Displacerfolk spend their days yearning for acceptance and the freedom to live their lives among the other races. Others dream of running away and living an idyllic life amongst other monstrous halfbreeds in a utopic setting. But until either of those becomes a reality, they remain a hardworking people. Striving to do their best and earn a living for their families.

Displacerfolk names

Displacerfolk are named using the same conventions as their Tabaxi parents.

Displacerfolk Traits

Displacement

Once you reach 5th level, as an action you can project an illusion that makes you appear to be standing near your actual location. For 1 minute, any creature has disadvantage on attack rolls against you. You must maintain concentration during that time, as if you were casting a spell. An attacker is immune to this effect if it doesn't rely on sight, as with blindsight, or can see through illusions, as with truesight.After you use this ability, you can't use it again until you complete a short or long rest.

Tentacles

s a bonus action, you can make a special attack with your tentacles. If the attack hits, it deals 1d4

bludgeoning damage and 1d4 piercing damage. You can't use this trait again until you finish a short or long rest

Illusory beast

You have proficiency in the Deception and Stealth skills.

Ability Score Increase

Your Dexterity score increases by 2, and your Strength score increases by 1.

Age

Tabaxi have lifespans equivalent to humans.

Alignment

Displacerfolk tend toward chaotic alignments, as they let impulse and fancy guide their decisions. They are often evil, as a result of being treated as outsiders for entire lives.

Size

Tabaxi are taller on average than humans and relatively slender. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Darkvision

You have a cat’s keen senses, especially in the dark. 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.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and one other language of your choice.

Your tabaxi character has the following racial traits.