Homebrew Duck Species Details

Duck is the common name for numerous species of waterfowl in the family Anatidae. Ducks are generally smaller and shorter-necked than swans and geese, which are members of the same family. Divided among several subfamilies, they are a form taxon; they do not represent a monophyletic group (the group of all descendants of a single common ancestral species), since swans and geese are not considered ducks. Ducks are mostly aquatic birds, and may be found in both fresh water and sea water.

Ducks are sometimes confused with several types of unrelated water birds with similar forms, such as loons or divers, grebes, gallinules and coots.

Duck Traits

Ducks have a fairly average walking and flying speed, but excel in the water. Great for adventures that have lots of swimming.

Swimming

Ducks get a natural swim speed of 100.

Proficiency

As everyone knows, all ducks are proficient in survival.

Ability Score Increase

Your Dexterity score increases by 2, and your Wisdom score increases by 1.

Age

Ducks mature at age 10, and live for 50 to 100 years.

Alignment

Most ducks are chaotic good, though leaders tend to be more neutral good.

Size

Ducks are about 20-30 inches tall. They have fat, lightweight bodies that weigh between 1 and 4 pounds. Your size is Tiny to Small.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 40 feet.

Flight

You have a flying speed of 50 feet. To use this speed, you can’t be wearing medium or heavy armor.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common, Aarakocra, Auran, and Quack.