Homebrew Goose Species Details

The noble race of the goose instills fear in any mere mortal carrying any form of bread.

Their home can be anywhere, with anything.

They often travel in flocks of 6 or more, but it's not uncommon to see a singular goose.

Other races do not understand your language, unless they are a bird-related species (e.g., aarakocra) or make a nature check equivalent to or higher than 25.

Goose Names

Geese have their own language of honks and pecks. It is a language that is geese-exclusive, and no other race can learn this language. This means that each goose has its own personal name, that others of the goose race understand, while other races can only give you a name in your own language.

Mannerisms

Geese have a strong attitude, and will not hesitate to peck out the eyes of anyone that looks at one wrong.

 

Goose Traits

As a goose, you have certain traits in common with your people. Being able to fly at high speed starting at 1st level is exceptionally effective in certain circumstances and exceedingly dangerous in others. Your running speed is also quite a boon.

Rage of the Molted Feathers

You have twice your normal running speed when attacking or being attacked.

Flight

You have a flying speed of 40 ft.

Ability Score Increase

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

Age

Geese reach maturity by age 3. Compared to humans, geese usually live 10-24 years.

Languages

You can speak and read Goose, and you can read and understand Common. You are unable to speak any languages other than Goose.

Alignment

Most geese are chaotic-evil, although chaotic-neutral geese are also prevalent.

Size

Geese are usually 2.5-3.5 feet tall. They usually weigh between 5.5 and 13 pounds.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 15 feet.

No Hands

You cannot carry more than one item at a time. Geese have no hands, and thus can only handle objects using their beak (rendering speech useless) or using their claws (thus not being able to walk).