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Kenku

Source: Dungeon Master’s Guide p. 282

• Ability Scores: dex +2
• Size: Medium
• Speed: 30 ft.

Traits

Ambusher

In the first round of a combat, you have advantage on attack rolls against any creature who is surprised.

Mimicry

You can mimic any sounds you have heard, including voices. A creature that hears the sounds can tell they are imitations with a successful DC 14 Wisdom (Insight) check.

Languages

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