Kenku Name Generator & Race Guide
Create fantastic names for your magical innovator
Example Characters
Generated Characters
Chime Shadowcall
Name Meaning
Chime:Bell Sound
Shadowcall:Night Voice
Echo Songmock
Name Meaning
Echo:Sound Mirror
Songmock:Song Copier
Kraw Nightfeather
Name Meaning
Kraw:Hunter in twilight
Nightfeather:Seekers in the dark
Kenku Name Guide
Kenku names are unique in that they are actually sounds from their environment, as these raven-folk can only communicate through mimicry. Their names often reflect natural sounds, city noises, or fragments of conversations they've heard.
Name Structure
- Sound-Based Names:
Names that mimic environmental sounds
- Examples: Doorcreak, Bellring, Coinspin, Raindrop
- Urban sounds: Lockclick, Kettlewhistle, Marketcall
- Word-Fragment Names:
Pieces of words or phrases they've heard
- Examples: Whisper, Chime, Clatter, Echo
- Often related to their profession or environment
- Nature-Sound Names:
Names based on natural phenomena
- Examples: Windwhisper, Leafrustle, Wavesplash
- Reflects their connection to their surroundings
Origins & Heritage
Kenku are cursed flightless bird-folk who lost their wings and creativity in ancient times. They are blessed with perfect mimicry abilities and supernatural memory, making them excellent spies and infiltrators.
Physical Traits
- Height: Around 5 feet tall
- Weight: 90-120 pounds
- Appearance: Raven-like features with black feathers
- Lifespan: Reach maturity at 12, can live to 60
Character Creation Guide
When creating your Kenku character, consider these unique racial traits and abilities:
Racial Abilities
- Expert Duplication: Advantage on checks to duplicate writing or craftwork
- Kenku Recall: Proficiency in two skills and limited advantage usage
- Mimicry: Can perfectly imitate any sound they've heard
- Language: Can speak through mimicry, read and write Common plus one other language
Suggested Classes
- Rogue: Natural fit for their dexterity and stealth abilities
- Ranger: Excellent scouts and wilderness survivors
- Bard: Can create unique performances through mimicry
- Artificer: Their expert duplication aids in crafting
Roleplaying Tips
- Use your mimicry creatively for communication
- Leverage your perfect memory in social situations
- Consider how your character views their cursed nature
- Explore the tension between individual identity and mimicry