Homebrew Scarecrow Race Details

A scarecrow is usually a humanoid made from straw that scares off birds or other trespassers unintelligent enough to distinguish a scarecrow from a real person. Some that fear a scarecrow, however, have more than enough reason too. Wizards, sorcerers and other such wielders of magic may animate these hay constructs to guard their places of residence, or maybe to simply lend a hand.

Built To Serve

 Scarecrows are usually built for tedious tasks, whether it be warding off birds of tending too a patch of pumpkins. However, some are built for more nefarious means, such as capturing innocent wanderers so that they may be sacrificed to the demon their creator serves.

A scarecrow's sentience can come from a soul possessing it, perhaps due to a magical accident. The sentience could have been created specifically to put into the scarecrow.

A Variety Of Designs

A scarecrow is typically made from hay, cotton and other common materials, but they don't have to be. A more exotic design could be made from hundreds of small copper wires, held together by chain-mail. Maybe it could be stuffing held together by cotton, making the scarecrow more similar to a stuffed toy than anything else. One could be made from flower petals held together by stitched together leaves. The possibilities are limited only by the scarecrow's creator's imagination and their magical prowess.

Usually, their limbs are just normal arms made of the same materials as the rest of their body. Scarecrows who's jobs include heavy lifting or combat could have mechanical limbs or pincers, or maybe they could have weapons built into their bodies if they are built for more combat focused purposes.

Their faces can vary greatly, but very rarely pass as being an actual human, typically appearing uncanny and unnerving. Eyes are commonly simple buttons stitched into the scarecrow's face, with the mouth being more buttons or possibly a line of thick string. The eyes could also be gems, simply to show off the scarecrow's creator's wealth. Commonly, a large hard fruit is used for a face, typically a pumpkin or melon with a face carved into it.

Scarecrow Quirks

1d6	Quirk
1	You often disobey authority and law for the sake of it.
2	You enjoy scaring people, or watching people be scared
3	When not performing any tasks, you remain motionless and say nothing, as you have no need to do anything.
4	You try to hide you appearance with masks, large hats, cloaks and all things similar
5	You take comfort in obeying orders.
6	To make up for your frightening appearance, you make jokes and try to keep situations lighthearted.

Scarecrow Traits

Your scarecrow character will have the following racial traits.

Scarecrow Physiology

You are immune to disease, poison damage, and the poisoned condition.

Watchful Gaze

You gain proficiency in perception and intimidation. Additionally, you can gain blindsense (30ft) for 1 minute once every long rest. You cannot move while you are using this blindsense. You can cancel the affect at any time.

Ability Score Increase

Your wisdom score increases by 2.

Age

A scarecrow doesn't age, and can therefore live as long as it takes for something to destroy them.

Alignment

A scarecrow is usually lawful, as they are built too serve. However, a free scarecrow will often rejoice in it's freedom, tending to being more chaotic, even going as far as too hate all forms of law. As for good and evil, they usually mimic their creator.

Size

The size of a scarecrow varies, ranging from as small as 5ft, too as large as 8ft. Your size is medium.

Speed

Your speed is 25 feet.

Darkvision

Being built for working all day and all night, you are accustomed to seeing in the dark. You can see in dim light within 60ft of you, and you can see in darkness as if it is dim light.

Built to work

You gain proficiency in an artisan's tools of your choice.

Language

You know two languages of your choice.