Harpy (harr-pee)

Harpies are a breed of halfling with the traits and lower half of a kind of bird. Rather than hands and feet, they have wings and talons, respectively.

Basic Information

Anatomy

For the most part, harpies are humanoid. However, harpies possess no hands or feet. Instead, harpies' arms are a set of feathered bird wings, and their legs and feet are that of a bird's legs and talons. These traits make it hard for harpies to do things that races with hands can do, but in recent years, hand-like prosthetics have been developed for harpies that allow them to do several simple tasks, like eating and writing.

Genetics and Reproduction

Harpies reproduce sexually.

Ecology and Habitats

Harpies can potentially live wherever normal birds can, but their preference ultimately depends on the breed of harpy in question. Owl harpies prefer forests, while vulture harpies prefer deserts and other hot areas.

Dietary Needs and Habits

Harpies are exclusively carnivores, and will often hunt animals larger than themselves.

Additional Information

Domestication

Although rare, some races allow a harpy to share a home with them.

Geographic Origin and Distribution

Varying

Average Intelligence

Human or higher

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

• High-Speed Flight
• Hollow Skeleton
• Sonic Scream: Harpies are capable of emitting a shriek that can cause temporary madness, hearing loss, nausea, vomiting, rupturing of the ear drums, and unconsciousness. This scream is also capable of shattering reinforced glass.

Civilization and Culture

Beauty Ideals

Varying

Courtship Ideals

Varying

Average Technological Level

Less advanced than dwarves

Major Language Groups and Dialects

Varying

Common Dress Code

Harpies usually wear something like a shirt or other tops to cover their torso; these clothes will often need to be extra large to allow their wings to fit through.

Interspecies Relations and Assumptions

Most races get along well with harpies, and harpies, in turn, get along with them. Harpies do not interact with "darker" versions of a race, or any race from Hell.

Scientific Name

Homo sapiens divisia

Lifespan

80-150 years

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Average Height

6-8 feet (183-244 cm)

Average Weight

250-300 lbs (113-136 kg)

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

Varying