Avians (3.5e Race)

Avians

Avians are bird-like humanoids who dwell in the high peaks of Jacinth and Aergaela. They sometimes trade with the other races of Albion. They are known to live to up to 500 years old.

Personality

Avians are lofty and proud, and many view them as anti-social. However, avians are very accepting of any who they deem as worthy, and who can earn their respect. Avians are also brilliant tacticians, with a keen insight and wit that few others can match.

Physical Description

Avians combine the features of human and bird, looking like a human with a bird-like head, talon-like feet, and a wingspan equal to twice their height. They come in a variety of colors, although most are white, brown, and black. Some avians are known to dye their wings in exotic colors. Their heads remain very birdlike, often with a sharp beak, piercing eyes, and tufts of feathers that are groomed into different styles. Their feathers cover most of their bodies. Though their feet resemble the tough claws of most birds of prey, their hands retain a more humanoid shape, but with talon-like fingers. Avians stand as tall as humans but weigh only around 100 lb.

Relations

Avians get along best with zephyrs, aeth, and humans, but also will associate with many other races. They hate drakes and nagas, and therefore sometimes are allied with elves.

Alignment

Avians are usually good.

Lands

Avians dwell in the mountains of Jacinth and Aergaela.

Religion

Avians are widely known to worship Garun, the great winged god of the sky, though other religions are practiced.

Language

Avians speak Aerial, their native tongue, in addition to Common. They often learn Albionian, Jacinthian, and Zephyrian as well.

Racial Traits

• +2 constitution, +2 dexterity, +4 wisdom
• Humanoid (Avian).
• Medium.
• Avian base land speed is 30 ft. They have a base fly speed of 60 ft, with average maneuverability.
• Darkvision.
• Flight (ex): Avians have a fly speed of 60 ft with average maneuverability. This increases to good at 10HD and Perfect at 15HD. They take no damage from falling, and gain a +8 bonus on jump checks. All of these advantages disappear if their wings are restricted in any way (bound, injured, etc.)
• Automatic weapon proficiency with the light crossbow, heavy crossbow, and hand crossbow.
• +2 racial bonus on sense motive and intimidate checks.
• +4 racial bonus on spot and search checks.
• +8 racial bonus on jump checks.
• Automatic Languages: Aerial, Common. Bonus Languages: Albionian, Jacinthian, Draconic, Zephyrian.
• Favored Class: Any.
• Level Adjustment: +1

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