Aarakocra ((air-uh-kock-ruh))
Sequestered in high mountains atop tall trees, the aarakocra, sometimes called birdfolk, evoke fear and wonder. They are immigrants, refugees, scouts, and explorers, their outposts functioning as footholds in other realms.
Basic Information
Anatomy
From below, aarakocra look much like large birds. Only when they descend to roost on a branch or walk across the ground does their humanoid appearance reveal itself. Standing upright, aarakocra might reach 5 feet tall, and they have long, narrow legs that taper to sharp talons.
Feathers cover their bodies. Their plumage typically denotes membership in a tribe. Males are brightly colored, with feathers of red, orange, or yellow. Females have more subdued colors, usually brown or gray. Their heads complete the avian appearance, being something like a parrot or eagle with distinct tribal variations.
Genetics and Reproduction
Aarakocra reproduce like humans except they lay eggs instead of giving birth.
Growth Rate & Stages
Aarokocra reach maturity at nine.
Ecology and Habitats
Aarakocra are native to Creyder but are more often seen elsewhere.
Dietary Needs and Habits
Aarakocra favor meat but can eat everything humans can. They usually hunt or farm.
Biological Cycle
Every five years Aarakocra shed their feathers and grow a replacement coat.
Additional Information
Facial characteristics
Aarakocra have a feathered face with a beak.
Geographic Origin and Distribution
Aarakocra are abundant across all of the inhabited realms.
Average Intelligence
Aarakocra are slightly less intelligent than humans.
Perception and Sensory Capabilities
Aarakocra have superior sensory capabilities to humans in every way.
Civilization and Culture
Gender Ideals
All genders are abundant.
Relationship Ideals
Aarakocra have humanlike relationships.
Average Technological Level
Aarakocra have human-level technology.
Major Language Groups and Dialects
Aarakocra and Auran.
Common Etiquette Rules
Aarakocra have almost no etiquette.
Common Customs, Traditions and Rituals
Aarakocra set up outposts across the inhabited realms and adopt orphans of other races to join their clans. They give them a set of mechanical wings to join them in the skies.
History
Aarakocra do not document their history. All that is known about their past is that they are a recent species to the realms.
Interspecies Relations and Assumptions
Aarakocra typically dislike vampires, tieflings, and minotaurs. Scholars believe this is due to their typical role as refugees.
Scientific Name
Undefined
Lifespan
20-30 years of age on average.
Average Height
4-6 feet.
Average Weight
90-140 lbs.
Average Physique
Aarakocra have increased endurance due to their flight.
Body Tint, Colouring and Marking
Feather color can be almost anything a normal bird would have.
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