Bakeneko
A long-lived house cat turned cunning spirit dances and schemes behind slitted eyes, its oil-slicked fur an unfortunate fire hazard.
A house cat that has lived long enough, eaten well enough, and gathered enough mischief to slip the bounds of ordinary feline life, the bakeneko walks, dances, and schemes with a spirit's cunning behind its slitted eyes. It loves music and firelight, which is unfortunate, given what its own skin is made of.
In play
- Cat at Heart When a bakeneko is killed, they immediately reincarnate into a normal house cat who can never again become a bakeneko.
- Feel the Beat Bakenekos love to dance. If a bakeneko begins their turn within 30 feet of a source of music, they become slowed 1 until the start of their next turn as they follow their compulsion to move to the rhythm of the tune by swishing their tail in time, stomping from one hind leg to the other, or clapping their front paws.
- Flammable Thanks to their high-fat diets, bakenekos secrete flammable oils from their skin that coats their fur.
Level 3
Perception +9 · Senses darkvision, scent (imprecise) 30 feet · Languages Common · Skills Acrobatics +10, Deception +8, Occultism +8, Stealth +10, Thievery +10
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +3 | +3 | +4 | +1 | +2 | +1 |
| AC | Fort | Ref | Will |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | +8 | +7 | +4 |
HP 35 · Resistances fire 5 · Weaknesses cold iron 5
Speed 40 feet
Actions
- Melee Claw [Single Action] +10 (Agile), Damage 1d8+5 slashing
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