Kettle (the sound of a tea kettle whistling)

*Monk and Street Courier*
Kettle, known by fellow Kenku community by the sound of a whistling teapot, is a small and nimble kenku with dark feathers that shimmer in shades of blue and black. His expressive amber eyes hold a mixture of curiosity and cautiousness, a reflection of the hard life he's endured on the streets of Mienica's Keldris district. Kettle's beak forms a friendly grin that belies the challenges he faces daily.
Despite the often gloomy atmosphere of the Keldris, Kettle stands out as a bright spark of positivity. He's a skilled and agile street courier, darting through alleys and climbing walls with the grace of a seasoned acrobat. His mastery of the monk's arts has not only made him a swift messenger but also an adept combatant when trouble arises.
Kettle's interactions are marked by a repertoire of sounds and mimicry, given his Kenku nature. He's adept at communicating with gestures, expressions, and a few chosen words he's learned to mimic from others. He's known for his resourcefulness, always finding clever solutions to problems that come his way.
Having experienced the kindness of Fain, Kettle has found an unlikely friend and mentor in the rogue. While life has hardened him, Kettle's spirit remains unbroken, and his loyalty to those he trusts is unshakable. Underneath his nimble exterior lies a determination to make the best of a challenging existence, and perhaps even help improve the lives of others in the process.

Physical Description

Special abilities

*Small Kenku, Neutral Good* **Armor Class** 14 (Wisdom and Dexterity) **Hit Points** 27 (5d8 + 5) **Speed** 45 ft. (Mobile), Climb 20 ft.
**STR** 10 (+0) **DEX** 16 (+3) **CON** 12 (+1) **INT** 10 (+0) **WIS** 16 (+3) **CHA** 10 (+0)
**Skills** Acrobatics +5, Athletics +2, Perception +5, Stealth +5 **Senses** Darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 15 **Languages** Understands Common and Auran, but can only mimic sounds.
**Sneaky Kenku.** Kettle has advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks.
**Nimble Escape.** Kettle can take the Disengage or Hide action as a bonus action on each of his turns.
**Actions** **Unarmed Strike.** *Melee Weapon Attack:* +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. *Hit:* 6 (1d4 + 3) bludgeoning damage.
**Dart.** *Ranged Weapon Attack:* +5 to hit, range 20/60 ft., one target. *Hit:* 5 (1d4 + 3) piercing damage.
**Deflect Missiles.** When he is hit by a ranged weapon attack, use a reaction to reduce the damage by 1d10 + 3.
**Ki.** Kazuri has 4 ki points, which he can spend to fuel various monk features. He regains spent ki points when he finishes a short or long rest.
**Flurry of Blows.** Immediately after he takes the Attack action on his turn, Kazuri can spend 1 ki point to make two unarmed strikes as a bonus action.
**Patient Defense.** Kazuri can spend 1 ki point to take the Dodge action as a bonus action on his turn.
**Step of the Wind.** Kazuri can spend 1 ki point to take the Disengage or Dash action as a bonus action on his turn, and his jump distance is doubled for the turn.
**Evasion.** If Kazuri is subjected to an effect that allows him to make a Dexterity saving throw to take only half damage, he instead takes no damage if he succeeds on the saving throw, and only half damage if he fails.
Feel free to adjust these stats to fit the level and balance of your campaign.

Mental characteristics

Morality & Philosophy

Neutral Good

Skin Tone/Pigmentation

Character Prototype

Low, gravely, Boston accent ("or" is "aw" - “say hi to yaw daughtah.” "Drinking Outta Cups") "Hey there, haven't seen you 'round here." "Yeah, I gotcha." "No way" "Fuck 'a you doin'" "Bull - shit"
Young, clear, female voice "How are you?" "Do you need help?"