I blame the fixation with cat people on Japan. They do silly things. I could talk all day about societal constructs of attractiveness and their relativity to the desired practical traits of the era but really it just boils down to "Japan is silly" no matter what I do. Doesn't stop me from loving them pretty catboys though.
It's the tail and the ears. They look fun to play with.
Personally, I like all of the races from an aesthetic standpoint. I've never really let lore dictate which group I like more, so for me it's mostly about the look and feel of the character...and whether I think I can pull it off. As much as I like their visuals, I'm just not good at playing big burly men. Amazonian ladies, on the other hand...
That I can do.
It's the tail and the ears. They look fun to play with.
Personally, I like all of the races from an aesthetic standpoint. I've never really let lore dictate which group I like more, so for me it's mostly about the look and feel of the character...and whether I think I can pull it off. As much as I like their visuals, I'm just not good at playing big burly men. Amazonian ladies, on the other hand...
That I can do.