>[!infobox]+ >#### Burtosh >![[Placeholder.png]] > > #### Creature >||| >|:-----|:-----| >|**Size**|Medium| >|**Type**|Humanoid| >|**Subtypes**|Dragonborn| >|**RP**|9| > > ##### Age and Longevity >||| >|:-----|:---| >|**Adulthood**|15 years years| >|**Intuitive**|+1d4| >|**Self-Taught**|+1d6| >|**Trained**|+2d6| >|**Middle Age**|35 years| >|**Old**|53 years| >|**Venerable**|70 years| >|**Maximum**|70+2d20 years| > > ##### Height and Weight >|||| >|:-----|:---|:---| >|**Gender**|**Height**|**Weight**| >|**Male**|58+2d8 in.|120+(2d8×5) lbs.| >|**Female**|53+2d8 in.|85+(2d8×5) lbs.| #  Burtosh  ##### (ber-TAWSH) The burtosh are a species of feline humanoids who live on the savannah plains and rolling hills of Western **Corsu**. They are of the dragonborn, and like most of the dragonborn people, their nation is held under the thrall of the **Tyrennhian Imperium**.   ## Physical Description In general, burtosh tower above humans and orcs, standing between six and eight feet tall. They feature cat-like heads atop bodies that are lithe and muscular, covered in a soft, fine fur. Burtosh grow longer hair atop their heads, and in some cases this longer fur can grow down their back, along the line of the jaw and on their forelimbs. Burtosh arms and legs are shaped similarly to other humanoids, but their hands and feet end in short retractable claws. These claws are typically not powerful enough to be used as weapons, but some members of the species—either by quirk of birth or from years of honing—can use them with deadly effect. Like other dragonborn, burtosh hands and feet have four digits each.  ## In Society During the second age, the burtosh were famed warriors. Few could match the courage, power, skill or ferocity of the burtosh in single combat. Their pride was well founded, but did much to hinder the burtosh, both tactically and socially. They conflated heroism the prowess of the warrior with political or tactical acumen, giving their society to those with a temperament ill suited to rulership. The burtosh and the tulosh had always been at odds, seeing themselves as the greatest warriors of the dragonborn. When the tulosh betrayed the dragonborn, the burtosh saw this as proof of the tulosh's inferiority. When the dragonborne forces crumbled before the might of the imperial legions, the tulosh saw this as proof of the burtosh's inferiority.  ## Relations The burtosh have weathered bondage under the imperium better than most of the dragonborn. When the Tyrennhians conquered the dragonborn, many burtosh were pressed into service as personal guards, enforcers and champions, rather than simple laborers. For many, having a place of pride is of greater importance than their status as slaves, or the plight of their fellow dragonborn. Others see following their warrior code as the means of personal salvation, acting rightly in a world gone wrong, or as proof of the worthiness of the dragonborn to be delivered by the Dragon Gods when they return to power. Whatever their motivations, a rift between the burtosh and the other dragonborn has arisen. Many dragonborn see the burtosh as collaborators, willing serving their oppressors. This betrayal was not as complete or as devastating as that of the **tulosh**, but it is enough for some to draw parallels.  ## Alignment and Religion Burtosh value strength and prowess, and the code of war. Burtosh are prideful and often aggressive, but they relish victory not inflicting suffering. Vanquishing an unworthy foe speaks more poorly of the victor than the vanquished. Burtosh tend towards lawful alignment, but are rarely evil.  ## Adventures Burtosh often take on a life of adventure to prove their prowess as a warrior. Some do this as a champion of an individual, or to further some ideology they have tied themselves to, while others simply see the quest as an end unto itself. The burtosh warrior ethos often pulls them towards the life of a fighter, samurai or monk, and their draconic heritage makes them ideal magi. Those who hear the call of service to the divine gravitate towards the life of a paladin.  ## Naming Traditions Burtosh names, like other dragonborn, are sourced from the Draconic language, and descriptive of one's physical characteristics. One would never translate their name into the common tongue, as the translation would end up being insultingly non-specific or inaccurate. Burtosh names are often shorter than most dragonborn names, as the family element of the name is eschewed.  **Male Names:** Ky'lnn, Xex'an, Shal'aak **Female Names:** Qun'zok, Shy'sh, Y'sha'kiil  <br> # Racial Traits (9 RP) ### Standard Racial Traits - **Ability Score Modifiers:** Burtosh are strong and swift, but will allow often let pride get the better of them. They gain +2 Strength, +2 Dexterity, and –2 Wisdom. - **Size:** Burtosh are Medium creatures and thus receive no bonuses or penalties due to their size. - **Type:** Burtosh are Humanoids with the dragonborn subtype. - **Base Speed:** Burtosh have a base speed of 30 feet and a climb speed of 20 feet. - **Languages:** Burtosh begin play speaking Common, Medarin and Draconic. Burtosh with high Intelligence scores can choose from the following: Goblin, Orc and any human language. See the Linguistics skill page for more information about these languages. #### Defensive Traits - **Warrior's Pride:** Burtosh gain a +2 racial bonus on Will saving throws to resist fear, despair, charm and compulsion effects. In addition, if a burtosh fails such a save, they receive another save 1 round later to prematurely end the effect (assuming the spell or spell-like ability has a duration greater than 1 round). This second save is made at the same DC as the first. If the burtosh has a similar ability from another source (such as a rogue’s slippery mind class feature), it can only use one of these abilities per round, but can try the other on the second round if the first reroll ability fails. #### Feat and Skill Racial Traits - **Feline Agility:** Burtosh gain a +2 racial bonus on acrobatics checks. Also, burtosh land on their feet even when they take lethal damage from a fall, and gain a +1 bonus to their CMD against trip attempts. - **Natural Climber:** Burtosh gain a +2 racial bonus on climb checks. #### Senses Racial Traits - **Low Light Vision:** Burtosh have low-light vision, allowing them to see twice as far as humans in dim light. #### Weakness Racial Traits - **Warrior's Arrogance:** Burtosh do not receive any attack or AC bonus when an ally uses the aid another action to assist them in combat, and do not gain any flanking bonus to hit an enemy they are flanking. Other benefits of flanking (such as extra damage dice from sneak attack) apply normally. #### Other Racial Traits - **Genetic Divergence**: The dragonborn, unlike most races, were the creation of mortal beings. As such, their creation was imperfect, and they are born with wildly different traits and abilities. Any small or medium or large sized feline humanoid or monstrous humanoid who advances by class is considered a burtosh. This includes (but is not necessarily limited to) catfolk, tabaxi and tibbit. Such creatures retain all their normal traits and abilities, but their type is changed to humanoid and they gain the dragonborn subtype. <br> # Burtosh Subraces <br> ## Burgal ... ## Parnath ... <br> # Racial Options <br> ## Alternate Racial Traits The following alternate racial traits may be selected in place of one or more of the standard racial traits above. Consult your GM before selecting any of these new options. ## Favored Class Bonuses The following favored class options are available to all characters of this race who have the listed favored class, and unless otherwise stated, the bonus applies each time you select the favored class reward. ## Racial Feats The following feats are available to a dwarf character who meets the prerequisites. **** #Catfolk #Tabaxi #Tibbit