Homebrew Winged Monkey Species Details

Sequestered in high mountains atop tall trees, and in deep jungles, the winged Monkeys, evoke wonder and hilarity. Many Winged Monkeys aren’t even native to the Material Plane. They hail from a world beyond — from the boundless vistas of the Elemental Plane of Air.

They are immigrants, refugees, scouts, and explorers, their outposts functioning as footholds in a world both strange and alien.

Paw and Feather

Much smarter than the average Monkey, these 3-4 foot long creatures with long, prehensile tails, and the wings of various birds are quite rare. They can become adventurers, and have been seen as leaders before, but they often serve as henchmen, cronies, and thugs for villains. This is not due to any evil predisposition however, but because evil creatures are the only ones willing to try and break the will of these free spirited creatures. They also often wear fezzes, for some reason.

 

Winged Monkey Traits

As a Winged Monkey, 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 aarakocra requires special consideration by your DM.

Ability Score Increase

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

Age

Winged Monkeys reach maturity by age 5. Compared to humans, they don’t usually live longer than 50 years.

Alignment

Most Winged Monkeys are chaotic and rarely choose sides when it comes to evil and good.

Size

Winged Monkeys are about 3 feet tall. They have thin, lightweight bodies that weigh between 50 and 70 pounds. 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 medium or heavy armor.

Claws

Your talons are natural weapons, which you can use to make unarmed strikes. If you hit with them, you deal slashing damage equal to 1d4 + your Dexterity modifier, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common, Winged Monkey, and Auran.