Typically called "housecats", cats were small, lithe felines that had lived alongside Humans for since the Pre-Unified Age. Most measured between 8 and 10 inches at the shoulder (20–25 cm) and weighed 6 to 18 pounds (2.7–8 kg), though size varied widely among breeds and wild strains. Their bodies were covered in soft fur, often patterned in stripes, spots, or solid colors, and their eyes were keen, able to detect motion in low light.
Cats were solitary hunters by nature but could form loose social bonds when resources allowed. They fed on small animals, birds, and insects, relying on stealth and sudden bursts of speed rather than endurance. Their claws were retractable, allowing for quiet stalking and sharp defense, and their teeth were adapted for gripping and tearing.
Domesticated cats were valued for their companionship and for controlling vermin such as Rats. They displayed a wide range of behaviors, from gentle purring and rubbing to sudden displays of aggression when threatened. Cats were often regarded with superstition, believed by some to carry omens, guard against unseen spirits, or serve as Familiars to those who dabbled in Spellcraft.