Homebrew Nimhian Owlmen Species Details

Sequestered in high mountains atop tall trees, the Nimhian Owlmen, evoke fear and wonder. 

Beak and Feather

From below, Nimhian Owlmen look much like large owls. Only when they descend to roost on a branch or walk across the ground does their humanoid appearance reveal itself. Standing upright, Nimhian Owlmen might reach 5 feet tall, and they have long, narrow legs that taper to sharp talons.

Feathers cover their bodies. Their plumage typically denotes membership in a tribe. Males are brightly colored, with feathers of red, orange, or yellow. Females have more subdued colors, usually brown or gray. Their heads complete the avian appearance.

Sky Wardens

Nowhere are the Nimhian Owlmen more comfortable than in the sky. They can spend hours in the air, and some go as long as days, locking their wings in place and letting the thermals hold them aloft. In battle, they prove dynamic and acrobatic fliers, moving with remarkable speed and grace, diving to lash opponents with weapons or talons before turning and flying away.

Great Purpose

Nimhian Owlmen enjoy peace and solitude. Most of them have little interest in dealing with other peoples and less interest in spending time on the ground. For this reason, it takes an exceptional circumstance for an Nimhian Owlmen to leave his or her tribe and undertake the adventurer’s life a dire threat to their people, a mission of vengeance, or a catastrophe typically lies at the heart of the Nimhian Owlmen adventurer’s chosen path. 

Nimhian Owlmen Traits

As an Nimhian Owlmen, 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 Nimhian Owlmen requires special consideration by your DM.

Darkvision

Nimhian Owlmen can see up to 60 ft in the dark.

Ability Score Increase

Your Dexterity score increases by 2, and your Wisdom score increases by 2.

Age

Nimhian Owlmen reach maturity by age 3. Nimhian Owlmen don’t usually live longer than 1000 years.

Size

Nimhian Owlmen are about 7 feet tall. They have thin, lightweight bodies that weigh between 80 and 100 pounds. Your size is Medium.

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 medium or heavy armor.

Talons

You are proficient with your unarmed strikes, which deal 1d10 slashing damage on a hit.

Languages

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