Mountain Kenku

"I had traveled up to the top of this plateau, hoping for some peace and quiet, along with water. I found the last of those, but a dozen of these flightless birds were up there as well. Loud is possibly an understatement, as they squawked and made a cacophony as I drank from their water. When I muttered under my breath, they began shouting in my own voice the same words I whispered.

I wished for company for the two weeks I was stuck on that island, and then I suddenly craved to take that wish back."

--Mivasti, Miskalim Resident

Mountain Kenku Traits
Ability Score Increase. Your Dexterity score increases by 2, and your Constitution score increases by 1.

Age. Kenku have shorter lifespans than humans. They reach maturity at about 12 years old and can live to 60.

Alignment. Kenku are chaotic creatures, rarely making enduring commitments, and they care mostly for preserving their own hides. They are generally chaotic neutral in outlook.

Size. Kenku are around 5 feet tall and weigh between 90 and 120 pounds. Your size is Medium.

Speed. Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Anchoring Claws. Your hands and feet are specifically tailored for climbing. You gain a climbing speed of 20 feet.

Kenku Training. You are proficient in your choice of one of the following skills: Acrobatics, Deception, Stealth, and Sleight of Hand.

Mimicry. You can mimic sounds you have heard, including voices. A creature that hears the sounds you make can tell they are imitations with a successful Wisdom (Insight) check opposed by your Charisma (Deception) check.

Resilient Survivor. When you are targeted with an attack or forced to make a saving throw, you can use your reaction to add your proficiency bonus to your armor class or saving throw, even if you already add it normally. You regain this feature after a short or long rest.

Languages. You can read and write Common and Auran, but you can speak only by using your Mimicry trait.