Depends on how long they can live. Mimicry feature says that they can mimic anything they’ve heard (or seen in the case of handwriting) and no limit on how long ago it was is given.
Can kenku form sentences?
A kenku is capable of speech. But that speech is a bizarre mix of syllables, words, and phrases in voices the kenku has heard.
Can kenku draw?
The Kenku ability of mimicry and memory doesn’t just extend to their voices. They also have a trait called Expert Forgery, which allows them to recreate any documents or handwriting with ease, as long as they’ve seen a sample of the original.
What kind of speech does a kenku have?
But that speech is a bizarre mix of syllables, words, and phrases in voices the kenku has heard. More about kenku: they can cleverly piece together voices and sounds they’ve heard to communicate. They’re not less intelligent than other humanoids, but they do have an unusual form of communication.
Are there any problems with playing kenku this way?
The main problem with playing a Kenku this way would be avoiding humour in serious moments of the game. Chris Perkins talked about this on Twitter a while back, and I like his approach (I’m still looking for the Tweet). The gist is that between sounds, captured phrases and gestures.
Is it true that kenku likes to follow orders?
EDIT: If you mean the whole “likes to follow orders” character flaw that they have; most parties seem fine with the Kenku player minion-ing about, and it leads to some funny situations when the Kenku tries to follow orders to the letter when the orders maybe weren’t meant to be so specific.
Why does a kenku vary in pitch and volume?
A Kenku’s speech might vary unexpectedly in pitch and volume from word to word due to piecing together a lifetime of hearing words different ways. Unable to alter pitch, their sentences would lack proper emotion and emphasis. Unable to alter volume, a Kenku would not be able to whisper or yell their exact thought either.
