Homebrew Kenku ( Humanoid corvids ) Species Details

Kenkus are crow-like people . They have avian heads with a large beak and glossy black/ brown/ blueish feathers, which covered their whole body except for their clawed hands and the skin starting about halfway up their legs.

Kenku ( Humanoid corvids ) Traits

Kenku have a predilection for thievery, and are often quite dextrous. Their keen eyes are good at spotting potential victims, and their ability to bluff others with their mimicked voices is well-known. Ability Score Increase. Your Dexterity score increases by 2, and your Wisdom score increases by 1. Age. Kenku have shorter lifespans than humans. They reach maturity at about 12 years old and can live to 60. Alignment. Largely concerned with their own survival and continuing to exist, many kenku are neutral. However, as a race largely consisting of criminals and thieves, many tend to a Chaotic alignment, regardless of individual methods. Size. Your size is Medium. Speed. Your base walking speed is 30 feet. Ambusher. You have advantage on attack rolls against any creature you have surprised. Mimicry. You can mimic any sounds you have heard, including voices. This talent extends to handwriting. A creature that hears your sounds can tell they are imitations with a successful Wisdom (Insight) check, and a creature

General

Kenku have a predilection for thievery, and are often quite dextrous. Their keen eyes are good at spotting potential victims, and their ability to bluff others with their mimicked voices is well-known.

Alignment. Largely concerned with their own survival and continuing to exist, many kenku are neutral. However, as a race largely consisting of criminals and thieves, many tend to a Chaotic alignment, regardless of individual methods.
Languages. You understand Common and Auran, but can only speak through your Mimicry trait.

Ability Score Increase. Your Dexterity score increases by 2, and your Wisdom score increases by 1.

Age. Kenku have shorter lifespans than humans. They reach maturity at about 12 years old and can live to 60.

Size. Your size is Medium.
Speed. Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Ambusher

Ambusher. You have advantage on attack rolls against any creature you have surprised.

Mimicry

Mimicry. You can mimic any sounds you have heard, including voices. This talent extends to handwriting. A creature that hears your sounds can tell they are imitations with a successful Wisdom (Insight) check, and a creature that sees your forgery can tell it is a forgery with a successful Intelligence (Investigation) check. The DCs of these checks are each equal to 8 + your Charisma modifier + your proficiency bonus.

Voice of Deceit

Voice of Deceit. You have proficiency in the Deception skill.