Homebrew Avani Species Details

Hidden deep within the most remote jungles and forests, the hermitlike Avani rarely venture into the outside world. Deeply suspicious of other humanoids, they prefer to remain within their own tribes, and only occasionally will some young fledgling be struck with the urge to see the world

Appearance

Avani are small humanoids with brightly colored skin marked with unique patterns. Feathered wings and tails sprout from their backs and feathers mix with their wild hair, and they will often have horns sprouting from their foreheads. Though their arms resemble humans, talons replace human feet, giving them purchase among the branches of their home as well as on solid ground

Habitat

While Avani are comfortable in the air, they are most at home among the branches in the dim light of a forest where they will hunt or forage for a living. Trade has been struck up between some tribes, though they will rarely deal with outsiders. 

An Avani may leave his or her tribe to seek help if their home is in peril. Very little else will draw them out. They do tend to have strong ties with their pantheon and some Avani have been sent on quests or errands for their gods in the past, some returning home to great reward, rising to new heights among the tribe.  

Mannerisms

Avani speak dialects of Auran among themselves, though many do know common and even aarakocran. Avani are small, excitable, moving in quick, jerky movements and always seeming on edge, alert. Like their larger cousins, Avani love shiny objects, and are quite skilled in working such items into their clothing and jewelry. 

 

Avani Traits

As an avani, 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 Constitution score increases by 1.

Age

Avani reach maturity at age 15, living for 70 years.

Alignment

Most avani tend towards neutral alignments

Size

Avani are about 4 feet tall, lean and sinewy. 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.