Strix

Monstrous black-feathered wings cloak this leanly muscled, onyx-skinned humanoid.

Strix (CR 1/3)

Strix warrior 1
Medium Humanoid (strix)
Alignment: Neutral
Initiative: +6
Senses: Darkvision 60 feet, Low-Light Vision; Perception +0 (+2 at night)

Speed: 30 feet, Fly 60 feet (average)
Space: 5 feet

Defense

Armor Class: 12, touch 12, flat-footed 10 (+2 Dex)
Hit Points: 5 (1d10)
Saving Throws: Fort +2, Ref +2, Will +0; +2 vs. illusions

Offense

Melee: spear +2 (1d8+1/x3)
Reach: 5 feet

Special Attacks: hatred

Statistics

Str	Dex	Con	Int	Wis	Cha
12 (+1)	15 (+2)	10 (+0)	8 (-1)	11 (+0)	7 (-2)

Base Attack Bonus: +1
CMB +2
CMD 14

Feats: Improved Initiative

Skills: Fly +6

• Racial Modifiers: +2 Perception and +2 Stealth in dim light or darkness

Languages: Common, Strix

Special Qualities: nocturnal

Special Abilities

Hatred (Ex

) Strix receive a +1 bonus on attack rolls against humanoid creatures of the human subtype due to special training against these hated foes.

Nocturnal (Ex

) Strix gain a +2 racial bonus on Perception and Stealth checks at night.

Ecology

Environment: Temperate Mountains
Organization: solitary, hunting party (3-6), war party (5-12), or tribe (22 plus 100% noncombatants plus 1 champion of 2nd level per 10 adults, 1 or 2 seers of 3rd or 4th level, and 1 leader of 5th-7th level)
Treasure: NPC gear


Strix fiercely defend both land and air in their mountain territories. Deadly but wise, strix would prefer to live quietly amid the towers of Devil's Perch in Cheliax, yet time and tradition have taught them the wingless peoples of the shores and lowlands cannot be trusted, and that only fear and bloodshed will protect their homes. Fortunately, the strix excel in this regard.

Strix have learned to hate humans. Although the source of this hatred is unclear to all but the strix, it most likely comes from centuries of bloody invasions into their lands, disastrous first encounters, or an even older grudge. On average, strix stand just over 6 feet tall, with males and females being roughly the same size. Sharply pointed ears, pupilless eyes, and slitted nostrils distinguish the race, though their 12-foot wingspans prove most distinctive. An adult strix weighs around 170 pounds. Most strix live to be about 40 years old, with the eldest reaching ages of up to 60.

Strix Characters Strix are defined by their class levels-they do not possess racial Hit Dice. All strix have the following racial traits. +2 Dexterity, -2 Charisma: Strix are swift and elusive, but tend to be stubborn and swift to anger. Flight: Strix have a fly speed of 60 feet (average). Low-Light Vision: Strix can see twice as far as humans in conditions of dim light. Darkvision: Strix can see in the dark up to 60 feet. Hatred: See above. Nocturnal: Strix gain a +2 racial bonus on Perception and Stealth checks in dim light or darkness. Suspicious: Strix receive a +2 racial bonus on saving throws against illusion spells or effects.

Languages: Strix begin play speaking Strix. Those with high Intelligence scores can choose any of the following bonus languages: Auran, Azlanti, Common, Draconic, Giant, Gnome, Goblin, Infernal.