Homebrew Owlfolk Species Details
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. Their mottled feather patterns, though not as bright or beautiful as others, allow them to easily hide in the forest. Due to this inherent advantage, along with their speed and power, strigs make excellent hunters and rangers. Strigs prefer the relative simplicity of the forest to the machinations of society and politics. Despite these individualistic tendencies, they are capable of forming familial and community bonds that transcend a permanent or single physical home.
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.Ability Score Increase
Your Dexterity increases by 2, and your Intelligence increases by 1.
Age
They typically reach maturity at 10 and rarely live beyond three centuries.
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.
Alignment
Owlfolk have a tendency towards lawful.
Size
Owlfolk are between 2 and 4 feet in height, but quite lightweight for their size. Your size is small
Keen eyes
You find it easier to search out shiny or small objects. You have advantage on all checks made to find items or objects.
Natural nimbleness
You are proficient in your choice of two of the following skills: Acrobatics, athletics, Stealth, and Sleight of Hand.
Languages
You can speak, read and write Common, Auran, Birdfolk, and one other language of your choice.
Flight
Flying speed of 60 feet. You cannot fly while wearing armor that is medium or heavier.
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 arm 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. 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.
Patterned Feathers
You have advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks when you attempt to hide in a forest.
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