Aarakocra

Aarakocras (ara-KO-kras) are a race of avian humanoids native to the Bagham Mountains.

Appearance
Aarakocras resemble humanoid birds. An average specimen stands about 5 ft tall, and has a wingspan of 20 ft. Halfway along the edge of each wing is a hand with three human-sized fingers, and an opposable thumb. An elongated fourth finger extends the length of the wing and locks in place during flight. The hands can not grasp while flying, but they are nearly as useful as human hands when an aarakocra is perched with its wings folded back. Their powerful legs end in four sharp talons that can unlock and fold back to reveal another pair of functional hands. These humanoids have hollow, fragile bones. Their faces combine the features of both owls and eagles. They have gray-black beaks and black eyes. Plumage color varies, but males generally have red, orange, and yellow coloration, while females tend towards brown and gray.

Society
Aarakocras live among the highest mountain peaks in small tribes that control hunting territories and share a communal nest. The eldest male serves as the leader, assisted by the tribe's shaman. Aarakocras are known to be extremely claustrophobic.

Aarakocras are one of the more reclusive of societies in the realm, not even trading with outsiders. They don't allow other races to integrate in their societies, and they don't integrate well into others. However, they are occasionally found in the trade of message running and scouting due to their ability to fly.