Swift-Paw "The Dancing Storm" Tabaxi Monk - cat

Print Parameters

This profile is optimized for the 32mm-40mm scale to capture the dynamic combat pose and fine details.

• Material: PLA+ or PLA
• Layer height: 0.06 mm - 0.08 mm for minimal sanding on muscle and robe surfaces.
• Nozzle: 0.2 mm (Crucial for the facial expression and hands in the combat stance).
• Supports: Required. Pay close attention to the raised leg and the tail, which acts as a counterbalance.
• ⚠️ Caution: Be extremely careful when removing supports under the raised foot; the ankle is the thinnest structural point. The support is hand-drawn. No changes are necessary.

How to scale the miniature

1. In Bambu Studio, select the model.
2. From the top toolbar, choose Scale.
3. Enable Uniform Scaling.
4. For D&D standard, set Z to 32mm (average Tabaxi height) or 50mm for a display piece.

Swift-Paw "The Dancing Storm"

A Way of the Open Hand Tabaxi Monk who believes that gravity is just a suggestion and the best answer to any question is a solid kick to the chin.

Lore Description

Swift-Paw doesn't need a sword; his entire body is a finely honed weapon. Exiled from his clan for "excessive curiosity about the world," he found peace in a remote monastery where he learned to master his feline nature. While he may look calm at first glance, his tail betrays his emotions—twitching rhythmically whenever he senses a worthy opponent. He fights in a style resembling a dance; before you can blink, he’s landed three strikes and leaped over your head, landing silently behind your back.

Statblock (CR 4, ready to use)

Swift-Paw — Tabaxi Monk (CR 4)

• AC: 16 (Unarmored Defense)
• HP: 52 (8d8 + 16)
• Speed: 45 ft., climbing 30 ft.
• STR 12 (+1) | DEX 18 (+4) | CON 14 (+2) | INT 10 (+0) | WIS 14 (+2) | CHA 11 (+0)
• Skills: Acrobatics +8, Athletics +3, Insight +4
• Senses: Darkvision 60 ft., Passive Perception 12
• Languages: Common, Celestial

Abilities:

• Feline Agility: Can double his speed until the end of the turn (refreshes after moving 0 ft. on a turn).
• Ki Points (4/rest): Can spend Ki points for Flurry of Blows (2 attacks as a bonus action) or Patient Defense (Dodge as a bonus action).
• Unarmored Movement: Speed increased by 15 ft. (included in stats).

Actions:

• Multiattack: Swift-Paw makes two Unarmed Strike attacks.
• Unarmed Strike: Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4) bludgeoning damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DEX Save (DC 14) or be knocked prone.
• High Kick (Recharge 5-6): A powerful jumping kick. The target must make a CON Save (DC 14) or be stunned until the end of Swift-Paw's next turn.

Ideal Uses for This Miniature

• Player Character (PC): Perfect for a Monk, Drunken Master, or a high-dexterity Fighter.
• The Rival: A mysterious opponent in a martial arts tournament who seeks to test the party, not kill them.
• Painting Practice: An excellent model for learning to paint contrasts between vibrant red robes and natural fur tones.