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Adjustments: +2 Dexterity, -2 Constitution
Compatible Classes: Assassin, Cleric (Kamira), Fighter, Mage, Monk, Ranger, 
                    Rogue, Thief, Fighter/Mage, Fighter/Thief, Mage/Thief, 
                    Thief/Mage, Mage/Assassin

General
Kenku are a mysterious and secretive race of crow-like humanoids, cursed long ago and 
stripped of their wings. Once able to soar across the skies, their ancient transgression 
left them grounded and forever bound to walk. Now, they haunt the underbelly of 
civilization, thriving as thieves, infiltrators, and spies, moving unseen in the shadows.
While most Kenku are agnostic, they frequently pay tribute to Kamira, the goddess of 
luck, mischief, and indulgence. Fortune is everything to a Kenku, and they believe one 
well-placed gamble can change their fate forever. This obsession with luck makes them 
risk-takers, gamblers, and thieves, ever seeking the next big score. Despite their small 
stature and frail constitution, Kenku are highly elusive and unnervingly fast. They 
excel in stealth, slipping in and out of places without a trace, and their unmatched 
mimicry abilities allow them to repeat any sound or language they hear, making them 
dangerous impersonators and deceptive spies. Kenku have an innate obsession with shiny 
objects, hoarding stolen trinkets and valuables in hidden caches. Their fixation on wealth 
and secrecy often leads them into the criminal underworld, where their skills in 
deception, pickpocketing, and assassination are highly sought after.

Physical & Mental Traits
Kenku are small and wiry, standing shorter than most humanoid races. Their bodies are 
covered in dark feathers, ranging from glossy black to deep browns, and their eyes glimmer 
with keen intelligence. Despite their avian origins, they lack wings, their arms ending 
in clawed hands rather than talons. A Kenku¿s most infamous trait is their uncanny ability 
to mimic any sound or voice they have heard. Whether it¿s a person¿s voice, the clinking 
of coins, or even the creak of a door, they can perfectly recreate it, making them masters 
of deception and trickery. However, they do not have a language of their own, instead 
speaking entirely in mimicked phrases and sounds. Kenku are quick, agile, and perceptive, 
but their frail bodies make them ill-suited for prolonged combat. They rely on speed, wit, 
and misdirection, rather than brute strength, preferring to strike from the shadows and 
disappear before retaliation is possible.

Culture & Philosophy
Kenku generally not build cities or establish homelands, preferring to hide within the 
dark corners of civilization. They blend into the bustling streets, slinking through alleys, 
gutters, and rooftops, taking whatever they can steal and vanishing before they are noticed. 
Their nomadic and elusive nature makes them distrusted by most races. Dwarves see them as 
dishonest tricksters, elves view them as unnatural mockeries, and humans often tolerate 
them only as long as they are useful. Kenku rarely form strong allegiances, instead 
shifting their loyalties to wherever luck and profit favor them most. To a Kenku, words 
are weapons, and deception is survival. They do not believe in honor, only opportunity, 
and they will lie, cheat, and steal if it benefits them. However, they are not without a 
sense of loyalty - once a Kenku forms a bond of trust, they will protect their allies 
fiercely, as long as it does not jeopardize their survival. Despite their criminal 
reputation, not all Kenku are thieves or assassins. Some choose the path of the rogue 
wanderer, the trickster bard, or the mischievous adventurer, using their skills to navigate 
a world that often rejects them. While Kenku generally do not settle in any one particular
place, rumors abound that they may have at least one secretive and isolated stronghold
hidden somewhere in the vast wilderness of Derlith. 

Racial Traits
-See in dark (Infravision): No
-Size class: Small

Racial Perks & Benefits
-Master of Shadows: +20% hide, +15% sneak, and faster hide ability, making Kenku some 
                    of the best infiltrators in Derlith.
Mimicry: Permanent "tongues" effect, allowing them to perfectly repeat any sound or 
         language they have heard.
Quick Reflexes: Increased evasion in combat, helping them dodge attacks rather than 
                endure them.
Keen Eyes: Enhanced perception, making them exceptional scouts and information gatherers.
Silent Steps: Bonus to pickpocketing and sleight-of-hand, making them adept at stealing 
              and deception.