Homebrew Birdfolk Species Details
The gallus commonly dwell in small, familial communities as opposed to the grand perches of the Wood. Of the birdfolk, they are the most likely to be found living among the humblefolk. Gallus have a deep respect for nature and a love of gardening unmatched by other birdfolk. They value their social bonds above all else, and are always ready to help their neighbors and promote the common good. They are polite but have little patience for deceit and rudeness.
Birdfolk Traits
The gallus are a varied folk, resembling as many different varieties of wildfowl as there are trees in the Wood.Age
While ages fluctuate, gallus reach maturity around 18 and can live anywhere between 70 and 100 years.
Alignment
Most gallus are lawful good. They are a salt-of-the-earth sort of folk who believe in justice, the value of hard work, and the importance of respecting others.
Size
Gallus are the most varied of the birdfolk races, ranging from just under 4 feet to just over 5 feet tall, and showing many unique builds. The variety of shapes and sizes means they also encompass a variety of weights, but most average around 90 pounds. Your size is Medium.
Speed
Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
Glide
Using your feathered arms, you can slow your fall, and glide short distances. When falling you can use your reaction to spread your arms, stiffen your wing feathers, and slow your descent. While doing so, you continue to fall gently at a speed of 60 feet per round, taking no fall damage when you land. If you would fall at least 10 feet in this way, you may fly up to your movement speed in one direction you choose, although you cannot choose to move upwards, landing in the space you finish your movement. You cannot glide while carrying heavy weapons or wielding a shield (though you may drop any held items as part of your reaction to spread your arms). You cannot glide while wearing heavy armor, or if you are encumbered.
Wing Flap
As a bonus action, you can use your powerful feathered arms to propel yourself upward a distance equal to half your movement speed. You can use it in conjunction with a regular jump, but not while gliding.
Communal
Whenever you make an Intelligence (History) check related to the history of your race, culture, or commu-nity, you are considered proficient in the History skill and add double your proficiency bonus to the check, instead of your normal proficiency bonus.
Militia Training
You have proficiency in simple weapons.
Language
You can speak, read, and write Birdfolk. You can also understand Auran, though you cannot speak it naturally.
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