Thematically, the rogue thief is the most spot-on class for the kenku. The crow-like nature, bonus to Dexterity, Mimic and Expert Forgery all play into the thief archetype.
Can kenku speak to other kenku?
Although unable to speak in their own voices, kenku can perfectly mimic any sound they hear…kenku cannot create new sounds and can communicate only by using sounds they have heard. Most kenku use a combination of overheard phrases and sound effects to convey their ideas and thoughts.
Is kenku cursed?
You see, kenku were cursed for their greed by a vengeful god, whose name is forgotten (which is great for setting drop in), and no longer possess the ability to fly. When their god discovered their deceit, the kenku had their wings stripped from them, preventing them from naturally flying ever again.
What DND book is swashbuckler in?
Rogue: Swashbuckler – DND 5th Edition.
Can Kenku speak normally?
“Although unable to speak in their own voices, kenku can perfectly mimic any sound they hear, from a halfling’s voice to the noise of rocks clattering down a hillside. However, kenku cannot create new sounds and can communicate only by using sounds they have heard.
Can a Kenku be a warlock?
Warlocks tend to prefer Charisma and Constitution for their characters, most of the time. The only real option for a Kenku is the Blade-Pact Warlock which, while good, suffers a bit from Warlock’s low hit dice. The stats are the really big problem, but some of the abilities can be a bit of a hindrance.
Can kenku remember words?
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.
Do kenku have emotions?
Yes they have thoughts. Just like mute people. In my mind, Kenku, much like the with autism “cold blooded” Lizardfolk, require taking their Volo’s entries as no more than inspiration rather than a factual (or even reasonable) set of descriptors and limitations.
Why do kenku not have wings?
Although they evolved from avians, kenku had no wings or capacity for flight. This is due to their former master finding out of their greed. Instead, they had arms in place of wings and bird-like talons for hands and feet.
What do swashbucklers do with their panache points?
Swashbucklers spend panache points to accomplish deeds. Most deeds grant the swashbuckler a momentary bonus or effect, but some provide longer-lasting effects. Some deeds remain in effect while the swashbuckler has at least 1 panache point, but do not require expending panache to be maintained.
What are the main features of a swashbuckler?
The following are the class features of the swashbuckler. Swashbucklers are proficient with simple and martial weapons, as well as light armor and bucklers. More than just a lightly armored warrior, a swashbuckler is a daring combatant. She fights with panache: a fluctuating measure of a swashbuckler’s ability to perform amazing actions in combat.
Can a kenku speak by mimicking a sound?
Kenku speak by mimicking sounds they’ve heard. They’re not prevented from uttering verbal components. This might seem confusing at first. However, disallowing Kenku from casting spells (or imposing massive restrictions on doing so) would basically render Kenku unuseable as casters.
Can a kenku cast spells with verbal spells?
Or work it into your backstory by creating (in collaboration with your DM) an NPC mentor who taught them all the basic phonemes they would need to combine in order to cast verbal spells. Yes, they can cast spells with verbal components. See this unofficial tweet by Jeremy Crawford from December 2016 addressing this exact question:
