Homebrew Aarakocra | Songbird Species Details

Part of the large passerine family, songbirds are the small seed or bug eaters one might see in the yard. They are smaller than bird of prey Aarakocra, reaching only about 3 to 4 feet tall, but not any less fierce when threatened.

Flight. As a passerine, your Flight is short and fast, moving quickly from perch to perch. You can use the Dash action to quickly move up to 30 feet in a straight line. You will fall at the end of your turn if nothing is keeping you aloft. You can use this feature twice per short rest.

Everyone Loves a Backyard Bird. Chances are, you are cute and quick. Choose Charisma or Dexterity to increase by 2. The other will increase by 1.

Birdey Sense. A long history of constantly watching for predators has given you proficiency in Perception checks.

A Merry Tune to Toot. Your talons are not strong enough to deal real harm to another creature. Instead, you can tweet or screech your song. Everyone in a 30-foot radius must make a Constitution Saving throw of 10+ your Charisma modifier or take 1d4+Charisma mod psychic damage (half as much on successful save).

Aarakocra | Songbird Traits

As an aarakocra, 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. As a result, playing an aarakocra requires special consideration by your DM.

Birdey Sense

A long history of constantly watching for predators has given you proficiency in Perception checks.

Everyone Loves a Backyard Bird

Chances are, you are cute and quick. Choose Charisma or Dexterity to increase by 2. The other will increase by 1.

Age

Aarakocra reach maturity by age 3. Compared to humans, aarakocra don’t usually live longer than 30 years.

Alignment

Most aarakocra are good and rarely choose sides when it comes to law and chaos. Tribal leaders and warriors might be lawful, while explorers and adventurers might tend toward chaotic.

Size

Songbirds are about 3-4 feet tall. They have thin, lightweight bodies that weigh between 30 and 45 pounds. Your size is Small.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 25 feet.

Flight & Dash

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

You can use the Dash action to quickly move up to 30 feet in a straight line. You will fall at the end of your turn if nothing is keeping you aloft. You can use this feature twice per short rest.

A Merry Tune to Toot

Your talons are not strong enough to deal real harm to another creature. Instead, you can tweet or screech your song. Everyone in a 30-foot radius must make a Constitution Saving throw of 10+ your Charisma modifier or take 1d4+Charisma mod psychic damage (half as much on successful save).

Languages

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