Appearance

What at first seems like some sort of tribal tattoo, is revealed to be natural stokes, like tiger stripes, across the face and body of the Chentoo. Their skin tends to be of darker shade, with thick manes of hair sprouting from their heads in dark colors. Their legs are shorter than Humans, stockier yet more streamlined for running, and all Chentoo have a long, bushy tail - like that of a feline predator.

Another striking feature would be their eyes. Narrow slits with a silvery iris is their common look, though a few color variants exist. They are adapted to hunting at night alongside the tigers of the steppe.

Culture

Like the River chooses its path

The Chentoo people are in tune with nature and the natural order more than any other intelligent race. They are one with the land in body and spirit and tend to be neutral in most encounters. They would describe their way as like that of the river, where the streams will flow where the path is best suited. But where a current can pull the tribe to a new path as well, if the rains are strong enough.

Stalking eyes

Chentoo will never boast their full strength. When dealing with outsiders they are stoic and to the point. If threatened they never show their teeth until the the moment they strike. Where possible they use pack tactics, where only one of their kin engage with the outsiders until the signal is given to attack.

Relations

The Tiger tribes live secluded, nomadic lives in the wilderness of the Ni'arnfell. They fend for themselves and rarely make themselves known to the outside world, but when they do they are amicable and interested, though never enough that they leave the fields they call home.

Wild at Heart

As one of the races born from the Seed of the Sky, Chentoo live in tribes and are native to the vast grasslands of the Ni'arnfell. They are nomadic by nature and rarely deal with outsiders, often taking great steps to keeping intruders away from their camps.

They are known by the local civilized folk as kin to the steppe tigers that hunt side-by-side with these humanoids and are often referred to as "Tiger-folk".

Game Rules

D&D 5e

Abilities: Str +2, Dex +2

Size: Medium

Speed: 30 ft.

Age: Chentoo reach adulthood at 12 and live less than a century.
Brave: You have advantage on saving throws against being frightened.
Darkvision: The feline blood of the Chentoo gives them the ability to see in the dark and twilight, up to 60ft.
Stalker: hentoo have advantage on stealth checks when hiding in or behind natural cover, like long grass or bushes.
Wild at heart: Chentoo gain proficiency in the Handle Animal and Survival skills: