Homebrew Aarakocra: Anocetta Species Details

Anocetta
Blue Jay

Colourful, upbeat and driven, the Anocetta are known for keeping spirits high, expressing their inner soul to provide entertainment and boosting morale within Aarakocra culture. If something is colourful, musical or artistic, the equally expressive Anocetta are sure to let their boastful presence be known. They are regularly patrolling to be the life of the party or vying for attention, and can sometimes be garrulous in their ways, but they are eager to please and see cheering-up others as a challenge to always accept.

Appearance. ​Anocetta are predominantly blue with a white chest and underparts, and a blue crest. They have a black, U-shaped collar around the neck and a black border behind their crest. They can also be found in an assortment of other colours ranging in red, orange and green, sometimes being darker or more mute in females.

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

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

Birdsong. ​Your natural morning birdsong can bestow tranquility to those around you. After a long rest you can choose one ally within 60ft. to gain advantage for their first roll of the day. This must be done once in the morning and lasts until mid-day.

Natural Melody.​ You are a natural when it comes to creating songs and tunes at a moments notice. You are proficient in the performance skill.

Aarakocra: Anocetta 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.

Birdsong

​Your natural morning birdsong can bestow tranquility to those around you. After a long rest you can choose one ally within 60ft. to gain advantage for their first roll of the day. This must be done once in the morning and lasts until mid-day.

Natural Melody

You are a natural when it comes to creating songs and tunes at a moments notice. You are proficient in the performance 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

Aarakocra are about 5 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

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.