Tribe of The Prowling Rakshasa

The Tribe of Prowling Rakshasa is a tribe of Tabaxi who of which are descended from Rakshasa. These Tabaxi tend to be more beastly in their appearance, looking more like various kinds of panthera cats. The tribe itself is lead by a group of elders.

History
Originally, the tribe lived in the Snakewood, located in Amn-- south of the Sword Coast, where the Rakshasa lived as guardians. In exchange for protection from the many dangers of the woods, the tribe intermixed with the Rakshasa-- producing offspring who inherited the powers of shapeshifting and increased strength from their fiendish parents. The nearby opposing tribe of Tabaxi-- The Clan of Namara-- refused to join with the Rakshasa, taking offense to the idea of mixing with "demons". This opposing tribe began worshipping a new god, The Nameless One, and forced the Tribe of the Prowling Rakshasa out of the Snakewood threatening genocide.

On the run from their violent pursuers, the tribe moved from forest to forest-- either being forced out once again, or unable to live with the environment. Over time, the shapeshifting powers inherited from the Rakshasa became more and more rare until they finally disappeared. All that was left of the clan's Rakshasa descent were their big-cat like appearances and above-average strength. After many years, they finally were able to settle in the Neverwinter Woods and have been peacefully residing there for about 22 years.

Session 18
During the party's investigation into the various missing persons in Neverwinter, it's revealed through Mister Mittens after being influenced by the suggestion spell that the Namara Clan had tracked down the Prowling Rakshasa, and aimed to "cleanse" them.

Session 20
Upon the party's arrival to the hidden village of the Prowling Rakshasa, they're immediately greeted to the sight of the Sacred Tree felled, with the leader of the Namara Clan beginning a ritual on it's stump surrounded by imprisoned Prowling Rakshasa members. Mister Mittens arrives right before the party begin their attempt to stop the ritual, beginning a mass brawl both within the Namara followers and between the Prowling Rakshasa and their captors. The party successfully detains the leader and begin their short stay with the Prowling Rakshasa before quickly heading back to Neverwinter.

Elders
The tribe is lead by four elders:


 * Reyna
 * Sai
 * Oma
 * Ayaan