Owlfolk

Owlfolk are nocturnal, owl-like humanoids known for their keen senses, silent movements, and deep wisdom. They thrive in dense forests, ancient ruins, and shadowy glades, where their natural stealth and sharp vision make them exceptional hunters, scouts, and guardians of forgotten knowledge.
Owlfolk stand around the same height as humans but have lean, graceful bodies covered in soft feathers ranging from mottled browns and grays to pure whites or dusky blacks, often patterned to blend seamlessly into the moonlit woods. Their large, forward-facing eyes glow faintly in the dark, granting them extraordinary night vision, while their broad, silent wings (though not always used for long flight) help them glide swiftly and silently through the air or dense foliage.
Their faces combine human and owl features: a rounded, feathered visage with a sharp, hooked beak, and a crown of feathers that can be raised in displays of emotion or communication. Their taloned hands and feet give them excellent grip and climbing ability, making them skilled at navigating trees and rocky terrain.
Owlfolk culture places great value on knowledge, patience, and mystery. They are often scholars, seers, or mystics, dedicating their lives to the pursuit of hidden truths, celestial lore, and arcane secrets. They speak in calm, deliberate tones, favoring reflection over rash action, but they are fierce protectors of their homes and kin.
Many Owlfolk serve as watchers of the night, using their natural abilities to guard sacred sites or guide lost travelers. Their society is often organized around wisdom councils or spiritual orders, where elders share stories and divinations.
In combat, Owlfolk rely on stealth, precision strikes, and hit-and-run tactics, using their silent wings and sharp talons to overwhelm foes quickly. Their intimate knowledge of the dark gives them an edge in ambushes and nighttime operations.
Meeting an Owlfolk is like encountering the embodiment of the night’s silent wisdom—a guardian of shadows who sees what others miss and strikes with quiet, unerring skill.

Features

Darkvision: 9 meters

Flying: you gain a fly speed equal to your agility times 1.5 meters.

Agile menace: increase your agility by +2.

Perceptive lord: When you would roll perception you gain a +5 to the roll.

Base hitpoint 4

Attributes
+1 STR, 0 AGI, 0 DEX, 0 REF, 0 INT,
+2 WIS, 0 FAI, -2 CON, -1 CHA

Lifespan: Around 50 years.
Height: 5 to 6 feet.
Size: Medium.