Homebrew Half Aarakocra Species Details

Sequestered in high mountains atop tall trees, the aarakocra, sometimes called birdfolk, evoke fear and wonder. Many aarakocra aren’t even native to the Material Plane. They hail from a world beyond — from the boundless vistas of the Elemental Plane of Air.

They are immigrants, refugees, scouts, and explorers, their outposts functioning as footholds in a world both strange and alien.

Aaracokra who pair off with humans are rare, but the resulting children are a strange mix of the two. They're arms and legs are bird-like, and they retain the wings of they're aaracokra parentage, but they otherwise resemble humans.

Half Aarakocra Traits

Being a half aaracokra grants you certain abilities from both of your parents.

Skill Versatility

You gain two skills of your choice.

Ability Score Increase

When determining your character’s ability scores, increase one score by 2 and increase a different score by 1.

Size

Aarakocra are about 5 feet tall. They have thin, lightweight bodies that weigh between 80 and 100 pounds. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Flight

You have a flying speed equal to your walking speed. To use this speed, you can’t be wearing medium or heavy armor.

Talons

Your talons are natural weapons, which you can use to make unarmed strikes. If you hit with them, you deal slashing damage equal to 1d6 + your Strength modifier, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common, Aarakocra, and one language of your choice.