Aarakocra (Race)

From Elemental Evil Player's Companion, page 5; and Explorer's Guide to Wildemount, page 165.

Traits
As an aarakocra, you have certain traits in common with your people. Being able to fly at high speed starting at 1st level is exceptionally effective in certain circumstances and exceedingly dangerous in others. As a result, playing an aarakocra requires special consideration by your DM.


 * Ability Score Increase: Your Dexterity score increases by 2, and your Wisdom score increases by 1.
 * Age: Aarakocra reach maturity by age 3. Compared to humans, aarakocra don't usually live longer than 30 years.
 * Alignment: Most aarakocra are good and rarely choose sides when it comes to law and chaos. Tribal leaders and warriors might be lawful, while explorers and adventurers might tend toward chaotic.
 * Size: Aarakocra are about 5 feet tall. They have thin, lightweight bodies that weigh between 80 and 100 pounds. Your size is Medium.
 * In Explorer's Guide to Wildemount, your height is 4'3" with a modifier of +2d8. Your weight is 70 lbs. with a modifier of +(height roll) x 1d4.


 * Speed: Your base walking speed is 25 feet.
 * Flight: You have a flying speed of 50 feet. To use this speed, you can't be wearing medium or heavy armor.
 * Talons: You are proficient with your unarmed strikes, which deal 1d4 slashing damage on a hit.
 * Languages: You can speak, read, and write Common, Aarakocra, and Auran.