Khajiit
"Khajiit has wares, if you have the coin."
Khajiit are one of the beast races from the province of Elsweyr, known for their feline appearance and stealthy, agile nature. Their kind are often met with prejudice in other lands, particularly in Skyrim, where they are viewed with suspicion and disdain. Despite this, many Khajiit find work as thieves, assassins, merchants, or even smugglers, capitalizing on their natural talents.
Abilities and Professions
Khajiit are celebrated for their agility, stealth, and stealthy combat style, relying on their claws rather than traditional weapons. The Cathay breed, a more agile version of the Khajiit, is known for its proficiency in stealth and night vision. Some Khajiit specialize in trade, often seen traveling the land in caravans, while others become infamous for their involvement in smuggling Skooma, a drug popular in Skyrim.
Khajiit are also known for their work as assassins and thieves, making use of their cunning and natural talents in dark environments. Despite the stigma they face, their skills often lead them to success in these professions.
Public Image and History
Khajiit are often subject to racial discrimination due to their appearance and the negative stereotypes surrounding them. They are frequently labeled as thieves, criminals, and drug dealers. This reputation leads to their exclusion from major cities, with many Khajiit caravan traders being forced to conduct business outside the city walls.
Historically, Khajiit were oppressed in Morrowind, enslaved by the wealthier classes until slavery was outlawed. They also harbor a long-standing rivalry with the Argonians, exacerbating tensions in regions like Leyawiin and Bravil, where both races are present.
In the wake of the disappearance of the moons Masser and Secunda, the Confederation of Elsweyr was absorbed into the Aldmeri Dominion, though this change did little to improve the Khajiit’s standing in the eyes of other races.
Biology
Khajiit are a beast-race with feline features that vary greatly, with some resembling mountain cats like lynx and bobcats, while others resemble domestic cats or even larger predators like tigers. Their faces are often marked with faint spots or stripes, and they may wear accessories such as earrings, facial hair, and beads in their fur.
Lunar Influence
The physical traits of the Khajiit are influenced by the lunar phases of Masser and Secunda. In Skyrim, the Khajiit seen are typically Cathay, a breed known for their agility, though other Khajiit can appear in various forms, ranging from small house cats to giant beasts, depending on the moon's phase at their birth.
Khajiit Traits
- Age: Khajiit mature slightly faster than humans, reaching adulthood by their mid-teens. They typically live up to 80 years, though their lifespans are often influenced by their nomadic lifestyles and the harsh environments they inhabit.
- Size: Khajiit usually stand between 5 and 6 feet tall. Your size is Medium.
- Speed: Your base walking speed is 35 feet.
- Darkvision: You have superior vision in dark and dim conditions, allowing you to see in dim light as if it were bright and in darkness as if it were dim light, though you can only see shades of gray (120ft.).
- Claws: You have a pair of claws, light finesse weapons that deal 1d4 slashing damage.
- Languages: You can speak, read, and write Tamrielic and Ta'agra.