Aarakocra
Aarakocra are bird-like humanoids with feathers, beaks and wings - features of various breeds of birds. Due to the importance of birds in Esau - some see Aarakocra as good omens. While others see them as people to gain control over.
The aarakocra, also known as birdfolk, are avian humanoids who often live in high, mountainous regions. They are strong fliers and capable warriors.
Aarakocra have also been called "sky hunters" and "feather heads".
Aarakocra are most comfortable in the sky, and can spend hours or days gliding on thermals - in their native Elemental Plane - The Plane of Air - this can extend to months in the endless sky. Once airborne, they are often reluctant to land on the ground.
Most Aarakocra prefer to live an unburdened, mobile existence, like that of the wind itself. They believe in only using what they need, and leaving any leftovers behind for others. Many Aarakocra have no concept of property - for example, they can be known to casually take food from farms. Some Aarakocra have little interest in material wealth, however do take an interest in shiny objects, which they use to decorate their home.
Basic Information
Biological Traits
Ability Score Increase = Aarakocra’s Dexterity score increases by 2, and their Wisdom score increases by 1.
Age = Aarakocra reach maturity by age 3 and don’t usually live longer than 30 years.
Alignment = Most Aarakocra are Good and rarely choose sides when it comes to Law and Chaos. Some members of a tribe, like the leaders and warriors, might tend towards lawful alignments while adventurers might tend towards chaotic alignments.
Size = Aarakocra are about 5 feet tall. They have thin, lightweight bodies that weigh between 80 and 100 pounds. Their size is Medium.
Speed = Your base walking speed is 25 feet.
Flight = Aarakocra have a flying speed of 50 feet. To use this speed, they can’t be wearing medium or heavy armour.
Talons = Aarakocra talons are natural weapons, which they can use to make unarmed strikes. If they hit with them, they deal slashing damage equal to 1d4 + your Strength modifier, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike.
* eagle, hawk, or raven will be naturally confident and dominant.
* Some smaller birds without talons might not be so bold.
Languages = Aarakocra can speak, read, and write Common, Aarakocra, and Auran.
BIRD TYPES IDEAS
Ravens = naturally chattySongbirds = sing-song cadence of a melodic speech
Secretary Bird = silently judge
Owl = may prefer to be up high and out of sight of others - watching and listening
Kookaburra = boisterous
Ostrich = flightless, shifty
Rooster = arrogant
Penguin = flightless, nurturing, playful, swim
Swan = graceful, superiority, swim
Dietary Needs and Habits
Aarakocra are omnivorous - known to eat fish, livestock, fruits, and grains.
Biological Cycle
Aarakocra mating seasons occur once a year, during which male plumage is especially striking.
Aarakocra lay eggs, which take eight months to hatch. They are incubated by females. In the Elemental Plane of Air, laying eggs or feeding their young are the only two things that motivate aarakocra to land.
Aarakocra are considered mature by three years of age. They typically do not live beyond 30 years.
Civilization and Culture
Major Language Groups and Dialects
Aarakocra speak their own language - as well as Auran and Common.
History
The War of Wings was between Aarakocra with Air Genasi, against Fallen Aasimar with feral Tieflings. The Aarakocra race took the biggest hit to their population.
REFERENCE
+ Aarakocra
+ Aarakocra race
+ Owlin race
+ Aarakocra and Subraces
+ Aarakocra names
+ Names for Aarakocra
Average Weight
80 to 100 pounds
Geographic Distribution
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