Galifio

Though they may not be the bravest of folk, the chicken-like galifio are devoted to their communities and find great meaning in the simple pleasures of life: a meal shared with friends, a hard day's work, a good night's rest, and sitting down with a good book.  

Feathered Friends

Superficially similar to Kenku or Otus in build, the galifio are often a little stockier in build. They tend to have stouter limbs, more barrel-chested bodies, and larger heads. Galifio, like kenku, lost the ability to fly some point in the distant past. They still can use their feathered wing-arms to leap much higher than most species can, however. Adult male galifio grow especially large combs, or head crests, compared to the smaller ones females grow, and men typically develop a wattle later in life that mimics the look of a beard on their fuzzier neighbors.   Galifio feathers come in an astonishing array of colors and patterns: anything from bright red or white, to deep blacks or slate greys. Likewise, the arrangement of feathers on any given galifio is just as varied, and tends to relate to where their family's ancestry is from.  

A Little on Edge

Galifio often seem anxious or hyped up to other species. They tend to have sudden, jerky movements, twitch their eyes from side-to-side, and speak in truncated bursts. These behaviors are ancient remnants of when the ancestors of the galifio were prey to nearly every kind of predator. The need to be aware of their surroundings at all times kept their minds in a state of hyper-focus. First light each day was greeted with a call-and-response, making sure every member of the tribe survived the night. Perhaps no one species had their fate changed as much by the Law of Speech as the poor galifio.   Unfortunately, unlike the Timus or Lagombi, the evolution into modern galifio didn't free them of these instincts. Modern galifio do their best to find ways to keep their minds and bodies busy so they don't go stir crazy.  

Homemakers

Galifio are viewed by many other species as the ideal neighbors: amicable and courteous, willing to share, help others, and always happy to share a pot of tea. Community, and the wellbeing of it, play a central role in galifio culture. An individual is only as strong and healthy as all of those around them, so the wisdom goes. To ensure the best for everyone, you help those in need as much as you're able, share any excess, watch after children and elders, and be sure to let everyone else know if you spot any trouble. It's seen as more than selfish to put yourself above others - it's downright stupid.   Table intro

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Galifio Names

Like most other avian species, galifio names are not normally gendered. Many galifio take the name of their hometown as a surname.   Galifio Names: Awah, Bux, Dendo, Eloow, Grane, Indui, Mayu, Nami, Squss, Wai.   Family Names: Cardend, Easthill, Haran, Mosscliffe, Shimmerside.    

Traits

Your galifio character has the following species traits:   Ability Score Increase Your Wisdom score increases by 2, and your Charisma score increases by 1.   Age Galifio live similar lifespans to other species.   Alignment Galifio lean towards good alignments.   Size Your size is medium.   Speed Your base walking speed is 30 feet.   Talons Your talons are natural weapons, which you can use to make unarmed strikes. If you hit with them, you deal slashing damage equal to 1d6 + your Strength modifier, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike.   Survival Instincts Galifio evolved from prey animals, and have kept their awareness and survival instincts. You gain proficiency in Perception and Survival.   Wake-Up Call You know the Thunderclap cantrip. Your spellcasting ability for this spell is Charisma.   Flutter Jump When jumping or leaping, you may flap your wings to increase the vertical or horizontal distance by a distance equal to your proficiency bonus x 5.   Language You speak Common and Aavak.