Ikwiikwii

Instinct, Evolved

Ikwiikwii resemble bipedal owls with no wings and short, talon-fingered hands. Some suspect they are descendants of the first owlbears, or part of the same set of experiments that created them. They are short, stocky and share the enhanced musculature of their larger cousins.
Ikwiikwii prefer to live in mountains and boreal forests, and are capable hunters. A few even live in the most barren of deserts. Rarely farmers, ikwiikwii consider it a point of pride to hunt their own dinner.
Ikwiikwii mate for life as a general rule, and their families rarely exceed four individuals at a time. If a family grows too large, the eldest child is encouraged to leave the nest and start their own family. Leaving the nest marks adulthood in their lives, and their parents make a great display, showering gifts and well-wishes upon their departing child, or throwing a party attended by friends and even extended family.
Although ikwiikwii are typically shy, cautious, and generally slow to trust others, they make steadfast friends and trustworthy allies.

Ikwiikwii

Ability Score Increase Your Wisdom score increases by 2, and your Strength score increases by 1.

Size Small

Speed 25 ft

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Age. Ikwiikwii reach maturity at 10 years, and live up to 60 years.
Alignment. Ikwiikwii tend toward neutral alignments.
Size. Ikwiikwii average 2-3 feet tall, and weigh around 40 pounds. Your size is Small.
Speed. Your base walking speed is 25 feet. If both of your hands are unoccupied, you can run on all fours at a speed of 35 feet.
Darkvision. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can't discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.
Keen Sight. You have advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks made that rely on sight.
Leverage. You can wield weapons with the heavy property without the penalty usually applied to small creatures.
Owlbear Talons. You have sharp talons, which grant you a climbing speed of 20 feet. In addition, your claws and beak are natural weapons, which you can use to make unarmed strikes. If you hit with them, you deal slashing damage equal to 1d4 + your Strength modifier.
Hybrid Nature. Your creature type is monstrosity in addition to humanoid.

Languages. You can speak, read and write, Common and ikwiikwii.