Homebrew Owlfolk Species Details

History

Owlfolk commonly originate from a vast selection of beginnings. The most known origin of owlfolk is through the experiments of a ancient and long-dead mad wizard who was exposed to the overwhelming power of the Great Beyond. This insanity pushed him to magically breed humanoid owls and enslave them as an army. These humanoid owls eventually overthrew the rule of slavery and slew the mad wizard. Now they reside scattered throughout the world as an intelligent society.

Society

The societal behavior of owlfolk is calculating and efficient. The hierarchy of their government is ruled by a Talon Lord whose choices are consulted by the Council of Feathers. Owlfolk are known for wisdom as well intellect, and even special physical prowess based on subrace.

Owlfolk Names

Males are commonly named after body parts that stand out at birth or stood out in their parents, while females are usually given names based on actions.

Male: Beak, Gizzard, Oblique, Plume, Talon, Thigh, Tuft, Bewilder

Female: Dive, Endeavor, Gust, Screech, Sing, Soar, Whet

Owlfolk Traits

As an Owlfolk, 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.

Darkvision

Darkvision. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can't discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.

Keen Senses

Keen Senses. You are proficient in the perception skill.

Silent Flight

Silent Flight. You have advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks made to fly quietly.

Ability Score Increase

Your Intelligence score increases by 2, and your dexterity score increases by 1.

Age

They typically reach maturity at 10 and rarely live beyond three centuries.

Alignment

Owlfolk have a tendency towards law

Size

Owlfolk are between 2 and 4 feet in height, but quite lightweight for their size. Your size is small

Speed

Your base walking speed is 25 feet.

Flight

You have a flying speed of 50 feet. To use this speed, you can’t be wearing armor with a strength requirements

Languages

You can speak, read, and write , And one other language.