Khajiit are a race of feline humanoids native to the province of Elsweyr in southern Tamriel. In their native tongue of Ta’agra, the word Khajiit means “desert walkers”, a fitting epithet for the nomadic race. Unlike the other races of Tamriel, there are a variety of different “breeds” of Khajiit, ranging from bipedal to quadrupedal, the size of tigers to the size of house cats, and many in between. Some are even unable to speak, while others are hard to distinguish from elves. All of these things and more are determined by the moons, cementing their place at the center of Khajiit society. Aside from determining a given Khajiit’s form and abilities, the moons also form the basis of the Khajiit’s governmental system.
Most Khajiit value agility and cunning above brute force, as these traits are valuable assets for survival in the harsh deserts and tropical jungles the Khajiit call home. Their natural acrobatic ability, intelligence and unmatched agility make the Khajiit excellent guerrilla fighters, adventurers and thieves.
Each Khajiit breed counts as its own unique race.