Kenku

Kenkus are a race of flightless avian humanoids. They tended to be selfish and secretive in nature and were often engaged in plots to acquire wealth and power. They operated in small gangs and often lived in large human cities, especially in southern Faerûn, where they worked as spies, assassins, or thieves.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Although they evolved from avians, Kenkus had no wings or capacity for flight. Instead, they had arms in place of wings and bird-like talons for hands and feet. They retained bird-like features, however, with black and beady eyes and a long dark-hued beak. Head and torso were covered with soft feathers, a dark russet-brown color, while their scrawny limbs were bare and scaled like a bird's. They most resembled ravens.

Genetics and Reproduction

After hatching from their eggs, kenkus remained in their home-nests with their families. Once they reached adulthood at age nine, they left their nests forever.

Additional Information

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Low Light Vision

Civilization and Culture

Major Organizations

Kenkus lived in close-knit gangs, family groups, or clans, commonly called "flocks". These flocks were distrusting of outsiders, even of other kenkus. They established aeries or nests, usually hidden and often near large cities or at least in civilized lands. Kenkus had their own language, but typically spoke Common.

Common Dress Code

They typically wore nondescript brown robes, under which they concealed tools and weaponry.

Average Height

5′ (1.5 m)

Average Weight

75 lbs. (34 kg)

Average Physique

Talons in place of hands and feet; voice mimicry