Aarakocras (pronounced: æ-ra-KO-kra), also called bird-men, were a race of avian humanoids.
Aarakocras resembled humanoid birds. The average specimen stood about 5 feet (1.5 meters) tall and had a wingspan of 20 feet (6.1 meters). Halfway along the edge of each wing was a hand with three human-sized fingers and an opposable thumb. An elongated fourth finger extended the length of the wing and locked in place during flight. The hands could not grasp while flying, but they were nearly as useful as human hands when an aarakocra was perched and its wings were folded back.
Aarakocras were generally peaceful creatures who cherished their solitude. They were known to be extremely claustrophobic. Aarakocras lived atop the highest mountain peaks in small tribes that controlled hunting territories and shared a communal nest. The eldest male served as leader, assisted by the tribe's shaman.
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