Lionfolk

Broad and Mighty
Lionfolk are big and well-muscled, standing well over 6 feet tall, sometimes even reaching 7 feet. Lionfolk, like the rest of the beastfolk, have small claws for nails, though they are usually not sharp enough for combat. Lion have blond, bushy hair on their forearms and shins, and they generally have light skin tones, but they show only mild effects of prolonged exposure to sunlight over long periods. Male lionfolk have bushy blond hair and beards that resemble a lion's mane, but can sometimes be reddish in hue. Lionfolk, like all beastfolk, walk on human shaped feet instead of animal-like paws. Lionfolk faces resemble that of a lion, with eyes that vary in color like that of a human. Lionfolk show little preference in the clothing they wear, emulating the fashion of the province they live in, though it is more to keep up appearances as most clothes sold in Korrik don't fit lionfolk easily. Most lionfolk prefer to wear shirts and pants instead of the overly ostentatious clothes many of the wealthy in the island nation put on.

Proud and Honorable
Lionfolk live by strong ethical and moral codes, placing the needs and lives of others over their own. Though their adherence to their ways can make them rigid and arrogant, they are, at best, honest and forthright. This demeanor stems from a the culture they adopted while living on Krata. They placed loyalty to their lords and perfection of skill above all else. In time, this created a society of warriors who valued honor, courage, and might in battle above all else. This has bled into their identity today. The ethical and moral norms lionfolk place on themselves can vary between each lionfolk; no two are the same. However, their interpretation of any norm, no matter how few or minor, is strict, maybe even rigid. In most case, lionfolk will adopt the rules of their job or career, holding to all rules with almost ironclad devotion. This can create a penchant for fanaticism, or even an inflexible interpretation of the law. From a moral perspective, they will often hold to certain acts as incongruous to their ways or opposite to what they believe, they will avoid it completely, even going so far as to report those who commit even a minor offense.

The Cause is Everything
To lionfolk, they must have a strong reason to embark on a great adventure in an unknown land. Most often, lionfolk try to embrace a cause they will devote themselves to for the rest of their lives. It could be something as simple as fighting evil where they find it or exterminate a threat to their family, but is always derived from the rules and norms they follow. A cause that would force a lionfolk to leave home will inevitably draw them to an adventuring life, but they will often have difficulty getting past the fact many do not share their frame of mind, especially in lawless lands where rules mean nothing. Spreading law to such lands might be such a reason, however.

Lionfolk Names
Lionfolk, like all beastfolk, adopt traditionally human names, but will also take names derived from characteristics of beasts.

Male: Any human name, as well as Claw, Tooth, Leo, or Mane

Female: Any human name, as well as Paw and Fur

Lionfolk Traits
Your lionfolk character has a number of traits in common with all other lionfolk, many of which involve either might or mind.

A proud and honorable race that embraces a cause or oath for life

Ability Score Increase. Your Strength score increases by 2.

Age. Lionfolk consider themselves adults at age 33. They commonly live about 350 years, but some have lived as long as 375 years, though these lion-man tend to be very infirm by that time.

Alignment. Lionfolk value order and honor above all things, tending towards law. Lionfolk have a strong disposition towards good, but when pushed to follow the rules or follow their heart, many will choose the former.

Size. Lionfolk are tall and muscular, standing between 6'2” and 7'2” when they reach adulthood. They usually weigh around 200–270 lbs. Your size is Medium.

Speed. Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Brave. You have advantage on saving throws against being frightened.

Lionfolk Weapon Training. You have proficiency with the great sword and longsword.

Lion Heart. When you use your Hit Dice to regain hit points, you may add your Strength modifier to the hit points gained instead of your Constitution modifier.

Leonin Expertise. When wielding a versatile weapon in one hand, you may use the higher damage die (no action required). If you do this, you cannot apply your proficiency bonus. Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common and one other language of your choice.

Subrace. Lionfolk can be separated into two groups: Ironclaw and firemane. Choose one of these subraces.

Ironclaw Lionfolk
Ironclaw lionfolk are aggressive and passionate. They view combat with a great zeal, which can border on brutality, but they are usually well-meaning and possess a lust for life. Many ironclaw lionfolk enlist in the national military or serve as mercenaries.

Ability Score Increase. Your Charisma score increases by 1.

Leonin Brutality. When you score a critical hit, you may treat any rolls of your weapon damage dice of 1 or 2 as a 3.

Firemane Lionfolk
Where ironclaw lionfolk are zealous, firemane lionfolk are more measured, and they tend to look before they leap. This gives them a tendency towards positions of leadership, such as military officers and political advisers. Some even work as high up as governorship, and a few lionfolk have become Lord Governor since the Commandments of the Nine. Firemane lionfolk are called such due to their thick red manes that makes their faces look ablaze.

Ability Score Increase. Your Intelligence score increases by 1.

Lion Tactics. Allies within 5 feet of you do not provoke opportunity attacks so long as they remain within 5 feet of you while moving.