Cakroa
Cakroa are majestic creatures that hold supreme command over the skies. These avian humanoids, also known as bird folk, evoke wonder and awe in those that are lucky enough to encounter them. Cakroa hail from the planet Takronis, a place with low gravity, and high peaks.
Ability Adjustments: +2 Dexterity, +2 Wisdom, −2 Strength. Cakroa are incredibly swift in the air and inherit strong senses from their avian anatomy. However, their weak bone and muscle structures make feats of strength difficult.
Hit Points: 3
Size and Type: Cakroa are medium humanoids with the avian subtype. They have base land speed of 20 feet, and a flying speed of 50 feet with good maneuverability.
Talons: Cakroa can attack with their talons, dealing 1d4 points of damage.
Low-Light Vision: Cagher can see in dim light as if it were normal light.
Keen Senses: Cakroa receives a +2 racial bonus on Perception checks.
Claustrophobia: Cakroa are not used to living in enclosed spaces as many other races do. Because of this, cakroa go into a panic when kept in an enclosed space for too long. Cakroa receive a -1 penalty on all attack rolls, saving throws, and skill checks while underground or in an enclosed space that is 100 square feet (10 ft. x 10 ft.) in area or smaller.
Passerine
Generally resembling jays, crows, finches, and other songbirds in physical appearance, this species of cakroa is lively and extroverted. They mostly sacrifice power for utility, often finding other ways to support their party rather than using brute force.
Melodic Voice: Passerine cakroa gain +2 to Diplomacy checks, as well as +2 to Profession checks that involve singing or using your voice.
Raptor
Generally resembling hawks, falcons, eagles, and other birds of prey in physical appearance, this stoic species of cakroa focuses on thriving in combat. Their eyesight allows them to easily spot and eliminate targets at high speeds.
Keen Sight: Raptor cakroa receive +2 on Perception checks. In conditions of clear visibility, you can make out details of even extremely distant creatures and objects as small as 2 feet across.
Strigiform
Resembling owls in physical appearance, this species of cakroa is wise and tranquil. They focus on the pursuit of knowledge rather than fighting and use spellcasting as a means of defense.
Magically Inclined. Strigiform cakroa gain +2 to the Mysticism skill, and a +1 insight bonus on Mysticism checks that involve the Elemental Plane of Air or magic that is related to the air element.
Scavenger
Resembling vultures in physical appearance, this species of cakroa is particularly exclusive and gloomy. They prefer to keep to themselves rather than socializing with others.
Impurity Mastery. Scavenger cakroa receive +2 on saving throws against being poisoned, and you are resistant to poison damage. Additionally, you can cast the detect poison and disease spell once per day with this trait, requiring no material components. You regain the ability to cast it this way when you finish a long rest, or spend a Resolve point to regain Stamina during a short rest.
Macaw
Due to their vividly colorful and flamboyant plumage, macaws are viewed as the most beautiful of all cakroa.
Mimicry: You can mimic sounds you have heard, including voices. A creature that hears the sounds you make can tell they are imitations with a successful Sense Motive check opposed by your Bluff check.
Potoo
Due to the camouflaging nature of their plumage, potoo can be very hard to detect when frozen in place.
Natural Camouflage: Potoo cakroa receive +2 on Stealth checks when standing perfectly still.
Finch
Due to their small stature and preference for staying out in the open, finches are rarely seen or noticed.
Smaller Stature: You are around 3 feet tall as opposed to the usual 5. Your size is Small and you only need 10 feet of space in order to fly.
Naturally Stealthy: You can attempt to hide even when you are obscured only by a creature that is at least one size larger than you.
Raven
Due to their high intelligence and penchant for trickery, ravens are viewed as the most mischievous of all cakroa.
Mischievous Nature: Raven cakroa receive +2 on Disguise checks.
Albatross
Due to their enormous wingspans and incredible athleticism, albatross are viewed as the most physically imposing of all cakroa.
Huge Wingspan: Your height is around 7 feet as opposed to the usual 5 feet. You require 20 feet of space in order to fly as opposed to the usual 15 feet.
Webbed Feet: You lose access to the Talons racial trait.
Strong Wings: You can still fly if you are wearing medium armor.
Powerful Build: You count as one size larger when determining your carrying capacity and the weight you can push, drag, or lift.
Chicken
Cakroan society usually looks down on chicken aarokocra due to their inability to fly. Their anxious tendencies also haven't helped their view in the public eye.
Flightless Birds: You lose access to the racial flying speed, and Claustrophobic racial traits. Chicken cakroans enjoy confined spaces as it reminds them of their safe coops.
Paranoid: Chicken cakroa receive a -2 penatly on saving throws against being frightened but gain +2 on saving throws against being charmed.
Panicked Flapping: You can reduce the damage you would take from falling by 50 feet as long as you are not grappled, incapicitated or restrained.
Penguin
Cakroan society usually looks down on penguin aarokocra due to their inability to fly. They are appreciated for the vast quantity of fish that they provide for their settlements though.
Flightless: You lose access to the racial flight speed, and Claustrophobic racial traits.
Webbed Feet: You lose access to the Talons racial trait.
Swift Swimmers: You have a swimming speed of 50 feet.
Artic Dwellers: You are resistant to cold damage and gain +2 on Survival checks, and Fortitude saves made to survive in cold environments.
Ostrich
Cakroan society usually looks down on ostrich aarokocra due to their inability to fly. They are typically utilized as couriers in areas where flight would be an impossibility. Your height is around 7-8 feet as opposed to the usual 5 feet.
Flightless: You lose access to the racial flight speed, and Claustrophobic racial traits.
Strong Legs. You lose access to the Talons racial trait. Instead, you can move twice as far when jumping.
Fast Runners: You have a base walking speed of 40 feet.
Powerful Build: You count as one size larger when determining your carrying capacity and the weight you can push, drag, or lift.
*Height = base height + height modifier
**Weight = base weight + (height modifier × weight modifier)
Physical Description
Cakroa are primarily humanoid in general anatomy. Standing upright, Cakroa may reach 7 feet tall. They have impossibly lightweight bodies due to their hollow bones and slim muscles, making them almost weightless while flying. However, the skeletal structure of the cakroa makes them far more prone to broken bones than other humanoid races. All cakroa have a very large pair of wings jutting from their backs, which give them the gift of natural flight. Cakroa, much like birds, are absolutely covered in feathers, including tail feathers, which are used for much-needed balance while flying and walking. The color of their plumage is usually subdued with brown, gray, or white being common colors found within this race. A tough-textured skin covers their arms and legs (from the knees down), the only featherless parts of their bodies. They also have long, narrow legs that taper to sharp talons. Finally, most cakroa also have long, sharp beaks- though some have much shorter, more blunted beaks- completing their avian appearance.Home World
TakronisSociety and Alignment
-Relations
Cakroa are quick to trust races that share the air with them. They have immediate suspicions about flightless races and usually prevent them from entering their domain- their homeworld especially- regardless of their moral standing.Adventurers
RPG Information
Playable raceAbility Adjustments: +2 Dexterity, +2 Wisdom, −2 Strength. Cakroa are incredibly swift in the air and inherit strong senses from their avian anatomy. However, their weak bone and muscle structures make feats of strength difficult.
Hit Points: 3
Size and Type: Cakroa are medium humanoids with the avian subtype. They have base land speed of 20 feet, and a flying speed of 50 feet with good maneuverability.
Talons: Cakroa can attack with their talons, dealing 1d4 points of damage.
Low-Light Vision: Cagher can see in dim light as if it were normal light.
Keen Senses: Cakroa receives a +2 racial bonus on Perception checks.
Claustrophobia: Cakroa are not used to living in enclosed spaces as many other races do. Because of this, cakroa go into a panic when kept in an enclosed space for too long. Cakroa receive a -1 penalty on all attack rolls, saving throws, and skill checks while underground or in an enclosed space that is 100 square feet (10 ft. x 10 ft.) in area or smaller.
Subraces
In addition to the above features, the cakroa come in various shapes and sizes, each coming with additional unique abilities.Passerine
Generally resembling jays, crows, finches, and other songbirds in physical appearance, this species of cakroa is lively and extroverted. They mostly sacrifice power for utility, often finding other ways to support their party rather than using brute force.
Melodic Voice: Passerine cakroa gain +2 to Diplomacy checks, as well as +2 to Profession checks that involve singing or using your voice.
Raptor
Generally resembling hawks, falcons, eagles, and other birds of prey in physical appearance, this stoic species of cakroa focuses on thriving in combat. Their eyesight allows them to easily spot and eliminate targets at high speeds.
Keen Sight: Raptor cakroa receive +2 on Perception checks. In conditions of clear visibility, you can make out details of even extremely distant creatures and objects as small as 2 feet across.
Strigiform
Resembling owls in physical appearance, this species of cakroa is wise and tranquil. They focus on the pursuit of knowledge rather than fighting and use spellcasting as a means of defense.
Magically Inclined. Strigiform cakroa gain +2 to the Mysticism skill, and a +1 insight bonus on Mysticism checks that involve the Elemental Plane of Air or magic that is related to the air element.
Scavenger
Resembling vultures in physical appearance, this species of cakroa is particularly exclusive and gloomy. They prefer to keep to themselves rather than socializing with others.
Impurity Mastery. Scavenger cakroa receive +2 on saving throws against being poisoned, and you are resistant to poison damage. Additionally, you can cast the detect poison and disease spell once per day with this trait, requiring no material components. You regain the ability to cast it this way when you finish a long rest, or spend a Resolve point to regain Stamina during a short rest.
Macaw
Due to their vividly colorful and flamboyant plumage, macaws are viewed as the most beautiful of all cakroa.
Mimicry: You can mimic sounds you have heard, including voices. A creature that hears the sounds you make can tell they are imitations with a successful Sense Motive check opposed by your Bluff check.
Potoo
Due to the camouflaging nature of their plumage, potoo can be very hard to detect when frozen in place.
Natural Camouflage: Potoo cakroa receive +2 on Stealth checks when standing perfectly still.
Finch
Due to their small stature and preference for staying out in the open, finches are rarely seen or noticed.
Smaller Stature: You are around 3 feet tall as opposed to the usual 5. Your size is Small and you only need 10 feet of space in order to fly.
Naturally Stealthy: You can attempt to hide even when you are obscured only by a creature that is at least one size larger than you.
Raven
Due to their high intelligence and penchant for trickery, ravens are viewed as the most mischievous of all cakroa.
Mischievous Nature: Raven cakroa receive +2 on Disguise checks.
Albatross
Due to their enormous wingspans and incredible athleticism, albatross are viewed as the most physically imposing of all cakroa.
Huge Wingspan: Your height is around 7 feet as opposed to the usual 5 feet. You require 20 feet of space in order to fly as opposed to the usual 15 feet.
Webbed Feet: You lose access to the Talons racial trait.
Strong Wings: You can still fly if you are wearing medium armor.
Powerful Build: You count as one size larger when determining your carrying capacity and the weight you can push, drag, or lift.
Chicken
Cakroan society usually looks down on chicken aarokocra due to their inability to fly. Their anxious tendencies also haven't helped their view in the public eye.
Flightless Birds: You lose access to the racial flying speed, and Claustrophobic racial traits. Chicken cakroans enjoy confined spaces as it reminds them of their safe coops.
Paranoid: Chicken cakroa receive a -2 penatly on saving throws against being frightened but gain +2 on saving throws against being charmed.
Panicked Flapping: You can reduce the damage you would take from falling by 50 feet as long as you are not grappled, incapicitated or restrained.
Penguin
Cakroan society usually looks down on penguin aarokocra due to their inability to fly. They are appreciated for the vast quantity of fish that they provide for their settlements though.
Flightless: You lose access to the racial flight speed, and Claustrophobic racial traits.
Webbed Feet: You lose access to the Talons racial trait.
Swift Swimmers: You have a swimming speed of 50 feet.
Artic Dwellers: You are resistant to cold damage and gain +2 on Survival checks, and Fortitude saves made to survive in cold environments.
Ostrich
Cakroan society usually looks down on ostrich aarokocra due to their inability to fly. They are typically utilized as couriers in areas where flight would be an impossibility. Your height is around 7-8 feet as opposed to the usual 5 feet.
Flightless: You lose access to the racial flight speed, and Claustrophobic racial traits.
Strong Legs. You lose access to the Talons racial trait. Instead, you can move twice as far when jumping.
Fast Runners: You have a base walking speed of 40 feet.
Powerful Build: You count as one size larger when determining your carrying capacity and the weight you can push, drag, or lift.
| Type | Base Height | Height Modifier* | Base Weight | Weight Modifier** |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | 5′ 8'' | +3d4 | 120 lb. | × 1 lb. |
| Passerine | 4′ 8'' | +3d4 | 90 lb. | × 1 lb. |
| Finch | 2′ 6'' | +3d4 | 60 lb. | × 1 lb. |
| Albatross/Ostrich | 6′ 2'' | +3d4 | 150 lb. | × 1 lb. |
**Weight = base weight + (height modifier × weight modifier)
