Homebrew Porcelain Doll Species Details

These dolls are slender and made of delicate porcelain endowed with magical protection against chipping and scratches. They are small and child-like, commonly modelled upon that of the elven or human physique. Rarer variants include other humanoid creatures, although their base features don't normally change too much. Their "skin" is smooth, with their body being separated by joints at the: ankles, knees, thighs, pelvis, stomach, neck, shoulders, elbows, wrists, and fingers. Instead of an internal skeleton, there is an elastic string system holding the body parts together; if one were to pull the arm away from the torso, these strings can be seen. A small clink will be heard with any impact against a hard object, and a soft grinding sound will be heard when dolls move their joints. There is little to no detail on their bodies, aside from their tiny fingers being separate.

Doll hair is soft and bouncy, holding its shape even after getting wet and drying off. Strands are infrequently shed, unless forcibly pulled out of the doll's scalp. There is an ethereal air about them, with their "skin" and clothes hardly ever getting dirty. Their eyes usually hold an intense emotion behind their glassy surface, whether it be sorrow, anger, joy, etc. Depending on her backstory, a doll will wear any clothing made in an appropriate fabric and/or style pertaining to her origins. Many will upkeep their appearance out of pure habit or instinct.

History

Porcelain dolls are mysterious beings. Their existence mightn't even be intentional, with most dolls having the basic principals of life either shoved down their throats or taught to them in a loving nature. When they're finally let free into the world, they seem to go into hiding. Nothing has been documented about their history or culture, leading various scholars to assume their direct origins are more menacing than they appear to be. However, the dolls themselves are just as oblivious to this as everyone else. The craftsmanship put into their appearance implies an expensive, superior origin; perhaps as a gift for a regal heir?

There are only two known ways where their conscious existence can begin. The first is being enchanted through an alchemist to fulfil orders and biddings of a higher power, for good or evil. Many dolls created this way tend to develop bitter feelings against the world they were brought into, longing for a sense of freedom, and feebly rebel or escape against their master's will. The other more common way is through an intense emotional bond with a child it is gifted to. Through this process, the repurposed toy will venture down through one of two paths. If of a good or neutral alignment, they will outgrow the child and be cast away, outed into a whole new world for them to explore. On the other hand, if they lean towards a more evil alignment, they are likely to cause havoc in the child's life and will be hastily driven into the outside world, thirsting for more chaos.

Names

Porcelain doll names can originate from any language at all, but are most named after the children that own them. As such, their names are commonly derived from foods, animals, and onomatopoeic words. Dolls that originate from any magic user will often have a name reflecting the purpose of which they were made to do. This can often be of any ingredient, or a name of an exotic origin; though, it is not uncommon for them to lack a name altogether. In this case, they will give themselves a name after they achieve exile.

 

 

Porcelain Doll Traits

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Ability score increase

Your Dexterity score increases by 1.

Age

Dolls are "conceived" when bestowed sentience. They're eternal beings; the only way for them to die if their head and/or torso is shattered, or if they fail all death saves. The strings inside their body are essential to their being; the life source of these dolls are in some way related to them. If these strings are severed, she will die. Dolls do not die of old age.

Alignment

There are little to no cases where dolls don't encapsulate some semblance of their creator or "owner". Nevertheless, they tend to have a dependable nature and typically lean towards a neutral alignment and can seek to do good or evil.

Size

Dolls range in size from around two and a half feet to a little over four feet tall. They are moderately light, averaging about 50 pounds. Your size is Small or Medium.

Living Construct

Even though you were constructed, you are now a living creature. You are immune to diseases and have advantage on saving throws against poisoned. You do not need to eat or breathe, but you can ingest food and drink if you wish. Instead of sleeping, you enter an inactive state for 6 hours each day. You do not dream in this state; you are fully aware of your surroundings and notice approaching enemies and other events as normal. After fully resting in this state, you gain the same benefits as a person would normally get from a long rest. Vitrified Skin. You have resistance to nonmagical slashing damage.

Vitrified Skin

You have resistance to nonmagical slashing damage.

Dainty Mimicry

You gain proficiency in the Deception skill. Additionally, when you remain still for at least one minute, you gain the benefits of False Appearance and are indistinguishable from a regular porcelain doll until you move.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common, as well as any additional language related to your background.