Erkor

In remote areas of Mori, far from any major centers of civilization, a race of savage "bird-men" is known to exist.  These strange, avian humanoids call themselves the Erkor.  Erkor generally wear leather made of beasts they have slain personally, or else light tones to blend in against the sky, though they decorate their clothes with intricate stitching and patterns.  They tend to wear light armor, as heavier armor impairs flight.  Erkor reach adulthood at about age 10, and they live about 50 years, though some can live almost 80 years.  Erkor stand 5 to 8½ feet tall and weigh between 100 and 200 pounds.

• +4 Dexterity, +2 Strength, –4 Intelligence.  An erkor character’s starting Intelligence score is always at least 3. If this adjustment would lower the character’s score to 1 or 2, his score is nevertheless 3.
• Monstrous Humanoid: Erkor are not subject to spells or effects that affect humanoids only, such as charm person or dominate person.
• Like most monstrous humanoids, erkor have Darkvision out to 60 feet.
• Animal Blood: Erkor can be affected by spells that specifically target animals, such as Animal Growth.  They are vulnerable to effects such as bane weapons as though animals themselves.
• Medium: As Medium creatures, erkor have no special bonuses or penalties due to their size.
• Erkor base land speed is 20 feet.  The erkor have talons, not feet.  Erkor base fly speed is 40 feet.
• +4 dodge bonus to Armor Class against animals and magical beasts.
• Flight (Ex): Erkor possess a pair of feathery wings, which enable them to fly at Average maneuverability.
• Erkor have a +2 racial bonus on Spot checks.
• Stability: Erkor are exceptionally stable in the air. An erkor has a +4 bonus on ability checks made to resist being bull rushed or tripped when flying (but not when climbing, riding, or otherwise not in the air).
• Erkor receive Flyby Attack as a bonus feat.
• Automatic Languages: Auran, Sylvan. Bonus Languages: Common, Draconic, Elven, and Giant.
• Alignment: usually nonlawful.
• Favored Class: Ranger. A multiclass erkor’s ranger levels do not count when determining whether or not he takes an experience point penalty.
• Level Adjustment: +3