Panther
Panther
Physical Qualities. In their human form, panther can range between 5'6, to 6'5 feet. Skin tones tend towards a light mocha. Eye tones range from green to yellow, sometimes hazel. Panthers frequently bear stripes, rosettes, or other brindling patterns on their skin, which come into sharp relief in their hybrid forms.
In their hybrid forms, panthers look like... well... cat people. Fur, cat heads. They look like khajiit. For fur patterns, they run the gamut; normal housecat patterns, leopards, jaguars, cheetahs.... basically any 'small' cat.
Playing a Panther. Take all the stereotypes of the standard housecat, sprinkle in a little bit of hunting cat like cheetah or leopard, and the sexual aggression of modern-day human cougar, and you have a Panther. These are cats that have adopted and choose to take care of humans, expecting to be fed and praised, and deigning to give affection in return for their generosity.
Culture. In general, Panthers are thought to be playful, free-wheeling, spry, and hedonistic. They appear to be only concerned with having a good time. This bias is only slightly true; panthers definitely appreciate the finer things in life, but they're also culturally appreciative of hunting, sports, and good-natured competition. Panthers, despite their lackadaisical attitudes, take their protection of humanity extremely seriously.
Panthers live within Were-panther steadings in small clans of like-minded or related individuals and live in dormitory-like structures called halls, where they serve as guards and hunters. When not actively on the prowl for food or defense, they're likely to lay about or be on the prowl for other 'prey'.
Relations.
Humans. Were-panthers lack the dexterous quality of their Theru kin, but make up for it with a keen understanding of the natural world. They often form large farming communities called steadings, where they raise larger herd animals for subsistence.
Were-Panthers consider and treat their Theru kin with the strained affection of cat owners everywhere. In a reverse of most Theru relationships, to the Were-Panthers their Panther kin are the pets. While the Panthers do protect their humans from undead incursions, they're not really considered reliable.
Panther Traits
Ability Score Increase. Your Dexterity score increases by 2.
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.
Claws. Because of your claws, you have a climbing speed of 20 feet. In addition, your claws are natural weapons, which you can use to make unarmed strikes. If you hit with them, you deal slashing damage equal to 1d4 + your Strength modifier.
Stalker. You have proficiency in the Perception and Stealth skills.
Were-Panther Traits
Were-panthers have the base human features, and the following.
Ability Score Increase. Your Wisdom and Intelligence scores each increase by 1.
Natural Intuition. Whenever you make a Wisdom (Animal Handling) or a Intelligence (Nature) check, you can roll a d4 and add the number rolled to the total ability check.
Primal Connection. You can cast the animal friendship spell and the speak with animals with this trait, requiring no material components. Once you cast either spell with this trait, you can't cast that spell again until you finish a Long Rest. Wisdom is your Spellcasting Ability for these spells.
The Bigger They Are. Starting at 3rd level, you can target a Beast or a Monstrosity when you cast animal friendship or speak with animals, provided that the creature's intelligence is 3 or lower.