I think any of the "usual" barbarian backstories could apply to an aarakocra: hermit contemplating his or her primal nature, nomadic tribe of aarakocra berserkers, raised by eagles, etc.
If you're looking for something a but less generic, how about a deserter from an aarakocra kamikaze squad who didn't drink the Kool aid (whether dogmatic or actual drugs).
Aarakocra are generally from the elemental plane of Air, not even native to the material. Aara adventurers are, primarily, "immigrants, refugees, scouts, and explorers, their outposts functioning as footholds in a world both strange and alien." Most of the bird tribe aren't willing to leave the skies for glory or gold, so it should revolve around something like revenge, a danger, or similar pressing concern along those lines.
Maybe someone stole an aarakocra relic from your character's tribe and Egon has been charged with its recovery. To help him along the way the tribal elder awarded him a minor magical weapon or minor magical item. Once you find the item, you return home, which might never happen, but it could....
Happy adventuring!
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I have created a new Aarakocra barbarian, named Egon. I don't have any clues as to what to use as a backstory. Please help.
I think any of the "usual" barbarian backstories could apply to an aarakocra: hermit contemplating his or her primal nature, nomadic tribe of aarakocra berserkers, raised by eagles, etc.
If you're looking for something a but less generic, how about a deserter from an aarakocra kamikaze squad who didn't drink the Kool aid (whether dogmatic or actual drugs).
Aarakocra are generally from the elemental plane of Air, not even native to the material. Aara adventurers are, primarily, "immigrants, refugees, scouts, and explorers, their outposts functioning as footholds in a world both strange and alien." Most of the bird tribe aren't willing to leave the skies for glory or gold, so it should revolve around something like revenge, a danger, or similar pressing concern along those lines.
Maybe someone stole an aarakocra relic from your character's tribe and Egon has been charged with its recovery. To help him along the way the tribal elder awarded him a minor magical weapon or minor magical item. Once you find the item, you return home, which might never happen, but it could....
Happy adventuring!