Homebrew:Aarakocra (Tasha's Cauldron of Everything Else)
(OOC: This is an implementation of the aarakocra race from Tasha's Crucible of Everything Else volume 2)
This is a rebalance and reenvisioning of the original Aaracokra race, which can be found in the Elemental Evil Player's Companion, and on the Wizards of the Coast and DNDBeyond websites for free. This version introduces subraces.
Aarakocra Traits
Ability Score Increase
Your Dexterity score increases by 2.
Age
Aarakocra reach maturity by age 3. Compared to humans, aarakocra don’t usually live longer than 30 years.
Size
Most mature Aarakocra are about 5 feet tall. They have thin, lightweight bodies that weigh between 80 and 100 pounds. Your size is Medium.
You can roll to randomly determine your character's height and weight.
- Size Modifier = 2d10
- Height = 4 feet + 2 inches + your size modifier in inches
- Weight in Pounds = 80 + your size modifier
Speed
Your base walking speed is 25 feet.
Languages
You can speak, read, and write Common and Aarakocra.
Aarakocra Subraces
Peregrine
This subrace represents the original version of the aarakocra race. For more information on this version's culture, history, and archetypal adventurers, see the Elemental Evil Player's Companion, available for free on the Wizards of the Coast and DNDBeyond websites.
Ability Score Increase
Your Wisdom score increases by 1.
Flight
You have a flying speed of 50 feet. To use this speed, you can't be wearing medium or heavy armor.
Talons
Your talons 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, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike.
Bonus Language
You can speak, read, and write Auran.
Penguin
Adapted to extremely cold environments, penguin aarakocra are completely at home in what most others would consider frigid wastelands. Unable to fly like the majority of their avian comrades, penguin aarakocra are instead fantastic swimmers. Even the fastest avian aarakocra admit that the penguin breed poses a suitable challenge when they take to the water.
Ability Score Increase
Your Constitution or Charisma score (your choice) increases by 1.
Nautical
You have a swimming speed of 30 feet. To use this speed, you can't be wearing medium or heavy armor.
Insulation
You have a layer of fat and thick downy waterproof feathers. These give you resistance to cold damage.
Hold Breath
You can hold your breath for up to 20 minutes at a time.
Bonus Language
You can speak, read, and write Aquan.
Condor
A generally ponderous and thoughtful bunch, condor aarakocra are known for their wise words, though their proverbs always seem to imply reminders of death. Not as fast as some of the other aarakocra, a condor aarakocra's strong points include a very hardy constitution and impressive longevity instead.
Ability Score Increase
Your Constitution score increases by 1.
Flight
You have a flying speed of 25 feet. To use this speed, you can't be wearing heavy armor.
Carrion Eater
With a history of scavenging in some of the world's harshest arid environments, you've developed an iron stomach. You have advantage on saving throws against poison, and you are immune to the poisoned condition.
Talons
Your talons 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, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike.