Aarakocra
A winged people who originated on the Elemental Plane of Air, aArakocra soar through the sky wherever they wander. The first Aarakocra served the Vaati — mighty beings of air — and were imbued with a measure of their masters’ power over winds. Their descendants still command echoes of that power.
From below, aarakocra look like large birds and thus are sometimes called birdfolk. Only when they roost on a branch or walk across the ground is their Humanoid nature clear. Standing upright, aarakocra are typically about 5 feet tall, and they have long, narrow legs that taper to sharp talons. Feathers cover their bodies — usually red, orange, yellow, brown, or gray. Their heads are also avian, often resembling those of parrots or eagles.
- Ability Score Increase. Your Dexterity score increases by 2, and your Wisdom score increases by 1.
- Creature Type. You are a Humanoid.
- Age. Aarakocra reach maturity by age 3. Compared to humans, aarakocra don’t usually live longer than 30 years.
- Size. Your size is Medium.
- Speed. Your walking speed is 30 feet.
- Flight. Because of your wings, you have a flying speed equal to your walking speed. You can’t use this flying speed if you’re wearing medium or heavy armor.
- Talons. You have talons that you can use to make unarmed strikes. When you hit with them, the strike deals 1d6 + your Strength modifier slashing damage, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike.
- Wind Caller. Starting at 3rd level, you can cast the Gust of Wind spell with this trait, without requiring a material component. Once you cast the spell with this trait, you can’t do so again until you finish a long rest. You can also cast the spell using any spell slots you have of 2nd level or higher.
- Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma is your spellcasting ability for it when you cast Gust of Wind with this trait (choose when you select this race).
- Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common, Aarakocra, and Auran.
History
While being formed in the plane of air, some now reside on the material plane. Usually in places of great elevation. This has led to battles with other races that live in the same areas, like dwarves and goliaths.
While being known for being free spirited, they also have a hard time understanding ownership, and will regularly just "take" things that they like. Like sheep or shiny jewelry.
Most Aarakocra tribes have a central nest and an extensive hunting ground. They are usually led by the oldest of the tribe, as a chief, with the second oldest becoming the shaman. Who with others can summon air elementals.
Additional Information
Geographic Origin and Distribution
In places that are high, like mountain tops.
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