Homebrew Aarakocra: Bubo Vir Species Details

Bubo Vir
Horned Owl

The wise sages of the aarakocra family, these birdfolk are seen as the elders of their tribes. Often they are skilled healers, well versed in the druidic arts and have a quiet respect for nature. The Bubo Vir convey themselves with a proud sense of decorum when conducting their affairs. Not much can get under their feathers, always seemingly calm and collected, even within times of duress.

Appearance. ​Bubo Vir have tawny plumage, flat pale feathered faces, prominent ear-tufts and barred plumage that distinguishes them from other

Aarakocra. They are slightly smaller compared to other birdfolk and also have large yellow eyes and a short black curled beak.

Size.​ Bubo Vir are 3-4 feet high, your size is Small.

Ability Score Increase.​ Your Wisdom score increases by 1.

Talons.​ You are proficient with your unarmed strikes using your hands or feet, which deal 1d4 slashing damage on a hit.

Darkvision. ​You are able to see in the dark, up to a range of 60 feet in shades of grey.

Naturally Perceptive. ​Being able to rotate your head almost completely around, ​you are naturally proficient in the perception skill.

Aarakocra: Bubo Vir Traits

As an aarakocra, 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.

Darkvision

​You are able to see in the dark, up to a range of 60 feet in shades of grey.

Naturally Perceptive

Being able to rotate your head almost completely around, ​you are naturally proficient in the perception skill.

Ability Score Increase

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

Age

Aarakocra reach maturity by age 3. Compared to humans, aarakocra don’t usually live longer than 30 years.

Alignment

Most aarakocra are good and rarely choose sides when it comes to law and chaos. Tribal leaders and warriors might be lawful, while explorers and adventurers might tend toward chaotic.

Size

Bubo Vir are 3-4 feet high, 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.

Talons

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 Strength modifier, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike.

Languages

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