Aarakocra

The Aarakocra are actually a collection of races which share a common lineage and which all mainly inhabit a common area of the world. They live in small tribal groups, separated by their subspecies in a simple and humble lifestyle. When venturing away from their home in to mountains and forests to the south of Gabitik the different families and tribes of the Aarakocra set down their differences and will happily live and work in harmony.

Corvi

The Corvi are typically loners and more at home in a workshop with gears, magics, and shiny things. When they do venture out, it’s always on their own terms and always for hidden reasons, usually to do with something shiny or magical. They have glossy black feathers and jet black eyes to match.

Eaglan

Eagalans are distinguished by long hooked beaks, small piercing eyes that miss nothing, and large talons that would make even a young dragon think twice. They are known for their quickness and swiftness; they move with deadly grace in all things. This quickness extends to their temper as well—even the smallest provocation can send them into a vicious rage.

Ramphasti

The most colourful and exotic of their race, with feathers that range from one end of the colour spectrum to the other, sometimes all at once. They are by far the most charismatic of the Aarakocra but can also be the most troublesome as they are known to forgo good judgment for excitement.

Strixan

With large circular eyes, short sharp beaks, and normally muted feathers ranging from greys to browns. They are often the wisest of their race and also the longest lived. Strixan are inclined to study more than the other subspecies and are often found as prominent spelldriving wizards aboard naval ships working for top coin.

In the World

The Aarakocra have a natural drive for exploration and wealth, and spend their lives trying to find a balance between the two. They tend to care nothing for political power in the world and, as such, you will hardly ever see them in roles of leadership in the larger organizations of the world. They are, however, known to take a captain’s commission from employers with deep purses that are willing to pay highly for someone with innate talent for the skies. None are more suited for the skies than the Aarakocra: they sense the air and know just when to turn, when to ascend and descend. Sometimes the chosen navigational course of an Aarakocra captain would look like absolute nonsense to even an experienced sailor, but it is almost certainly the most efficient and quickest route.

Biology

The Aarakocra generally age incredibly quickly when compared to the other races of the world, reaching maturity within just a few years. Their population is kept low by their high infant mortality rates and their short life spans. As such the vast majority of Aarakocra are driven to see as much of the world as possible before returning to their home and having their own brood.

Lifespan

40 Years

Average Height

4ft 6in to 6ft dependant on subspecies

Average Weight

70lbs to 100lbs dependant on subspecies