Saris

 Saris are found on every continent of Istaria, and are extremely varied in form and appearance. But not, however (and for the most part) in ability.

 They are cats, pure and simple, independent, predatory, clever, and – sometimes – a bit lazy. They are agile and furred, about the size of a human but with distinctively feline features such as ears, whiskers, cat eyes, feline legs (where they stand on the balls of their feet and have elongated tarsal bones), and tails.

 Otherwise, they are very human in form with only very vestigial claws and teeth that are only minorly useful for biting. They can eat – easily – both meat and plant matter. They are also humanoid in social structure – that is, they are very social beings.

Note
 Because of their global nature, they come in many varieties:

 Kion: Kion is home to saris that resemble more domestic cats. There are also a few that look a bit like bobcats or fishing cats. Kion is also home to the Tunyi ethnicity of saris, which are light and thick furred: the snow leopard and more leonine sorts, as well as a few cheetah, tiger, and leopard-like races. They do not tend to identify as these races.

 Savannah: The Saris of the lantanian savannahs are very much like lions. Males have manes, though females may have rudimentary manes.

 Jungle: The saris of the Lantanian Jungles are very jahuar and ocelot-esque, with yellow or black spotted coats.

 Xin: The saris of Xin are shorter in stature, with rounder faces. They are colored much like the Mao cats. Cream, white, yellow, brown, and calico are common. All Xin Saris are tail-less.

 Pastao: The mountain saris are big, bulky, well furred, and leonine – much like a puma. They often have saber-like fangs.



Stats
+2 Dexterity, -2 Constitution

Medium size.

A Saris’ base land speed is 30 feet.

Adaptable: +2 to one ability score

Racial Skills: +2 to Perception, Jump, Climb, and Acrobatics

Low-light vision.

<p align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none">Sprint: Saris are known for their speed. When they use the run action, their speed becomes 70 feet rather than the normal 60. Once per day they can increase their base land speed to 45 feet for one hour or, in battle, 3 rounds. If they use this ability, they lose the passive buff for the rest of the day until they rest.

<p align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none">Weapon Proficiency: Spear, shortsword, unarmed combat

<p align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none">Saris get Alertness as a bonus feat.

<p align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none">+2 bonus to Heal, balance, jump, and tumble checks.

<p align="LEFT" style="text-decoration: none">Favored Class: Scout

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