Rakasta
Mountain Rakasta
Humanoid (rakasta)
+2 Str, +2 Dex, -2 Wis
Medium size
30 ft move
Low-light vision
Nimble faller – Rakasta always land on their feet even when they take lethal damage from a fall. They also gain a +1 to their CMD vs trip attempts.
Keen senses - +2 to perception
Jumper – Rakasta are always considered to have a running start when making an Acrobatics check to jump.
Natural attacks – Rakasta have a bite attack and two claw attacks. The claw attacks are primary attacks, and the bite attack is a primary attack unless a weapon is being used, then it is a secondary attack. The bite causes 1d4 damage, the claws cause 1d4 damage.
Weapon familiarity – All mountain rakasta are trained in the use of kasas (war claws) – see below
Languages – rakasta, common; bonus languages: whatever is appropriate for the setting
Kasas (war claws)
exotic light melee weapon
Damage: 1d4 19-20/x2 S
Note: Kasas are worn over the hand like gloves, and the user cannot be disarmed. A buckler may be used with this weapon, though if the buckler is used, the claw may not be for that round. Rakasta typically fight with a pair of kasas, and may count them as natural attacks if they choose.
There are several different types of rakasta, but the mountain rakasta are perhaps the most common. They are a nomadic people: proud, with mystic traditions, and a belief in the superiority of their race. They don’t particularly lord this belief over others, they just accept it as fact. They are a warrior people, though they are not excessively aggressive towards others. They do, however, respond to threats quickly and decisively. In addition to their hunting and warrior traditions, rakasta are skilled artisans, making beautiful rugs and artful bowls and cups that they trade.
In the prides there is an elite warrior class, the hatra, who ride into battle astride large cats. These elite serve as the personal guard of the pride’s chieftain, and they have their own code of honor that dictates their behavior, such as never refusing a challenge, never leaving wounded behind, neither give nor expect mercy and never surrender. The hatra only fight with kasas, considering the use of other weapons beneath their honor.
The customs of prides from different regions may vary. For instance, some may not have hatra, or the prohibition on the use of weapons besides kasas may be much more lax.
Hatra are rangers with the beast rider archetype. Their animal companions are large cats, whatever is appropriate for the region that the pride lives in.
Base Height Weight
4’10”/4’6” +2d10 140/125 2d10x5
Middle Age Old Venerable
45 60 90
Domestic Rakasta
Humanoid (rakasta)
+2 Dex, +2 Con, -2 Wis
Medium size
30 foot move
Low-light vision
Keen senses - +2 to perception
Cat’s luck – Once per day, when a domestic rakasta must make a Reflex saving throw, he or she may roll twice and take the better of the two rolls. This ability must be used before the saving roll is attempted.
Curiosity – Being a curious lot, domestic rakasta gain a +4 on Diplomacy checks to gather information, and Knowledge (history) and knowledge (local) become class skills. If they choose a class which already has either of these skills as a class skill, they instead gain a +2 racial bonus on that skill.
Natural attacks – Rakasta have a bite attack and two claw attacks. The claw attacks are primary attacks, and the bite attack is a primary attack unless a weapon is being used, then it is a secondary attack. The bite causes 1d4 damage, the claws cause 1d4 damage.
Languages – rakasta, common; bonus languages: whatever is appropriate for the setting
Domestic rakasta are those that have adapted to living in city environments. Though not as heavily built or strong as their nomadic kin, exposure to city living has made them hardier in many ways. They tend to try to get on well with everyone, and tend to be very curious about their non-rakasta neighbors. They have long ago abandoned what they view as archaic and out of place warrior codes of conduct still embraced by many of their nomadic cousins.
Base Height Weight
4’10”/4’6” +2d10 120/95 2d10x5
Middle Age Old Venerable
45 60 90
Mountain rakasta have tawny coats, though silver grey or reddish are also possible. They tend to be lighter around the jaws, chin and throat. Domestic rakasta may have slightly more variety in the coloration of their coats, depending on the region they live in.
Nice. I was in the process of converting them all too, but this saves me a lot of effort. Are you going to do all the other subtypes as well?
Probably not. This was a random inspiration that hit me & the inspiration has played itself out.