Homebrew Half Aarakocra Half Human Species Details

Inevitably, humans and Aarakocra have fallen in love and produced offspring.  

Some Aarakocra are able to fly based on the genetic combination of their parents.  Most however can only use their wings to glide. 

Half human half Aarakocra appearance vary greatly, from those who could almost pass just as human to those who could almost pass as Aarakocra. However the vast majority are a pleasing blend of both races. Usually standing between 5 feet and 5'6", their bodies are slimmer than humans but more stocky than Aarakocra. They lack hair but instead are characterized by soft feathers in all the places one might expect to find hair on a human.

Some have mostly human faces with a beak, some even without. Mating with humans has affected the coloration of the feathers and females can be found with brighter plumage and males found with the more subdued colors. These range the spectrum of human hair color. 

Half Aarakocra Half Human Traits

None

Ability Score Increase

The unique combination of human and Aarakocra allows you greater dexterity( +1) and wisdom (+1).

Age

Aarakocra reach maturity by age 6. Compared to humans, aarakocra don’t usually live longer than 75 years.

Alignment

Most 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

Half human half Aarakocra range between 4'7" 5'7" feet tall. They have thin, lightweight bodies that weigh between 90 and 120 pounds. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 25 feet.

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 one additional language.