Homebrew Gingerbreadian Species Details
Gingerbreadians are usually "born" around half a foot tall, although on the rare occasion where a normal sized cookie becomes a Gingerbreadian, they'll quickly grow to match their breatherin. Once around that height, they won't normally grow larger.
Some were created with purpose, while others are the result of experimentation, and rarely they can even seem to come spontanious from a batch of cookies. If left to their own devices, they'll turn mischevious and start pulling pranks. Due to the fact that Gingerbreadians are born knowing how to make more of themselves, it is not uncommon for them to break into bakeries and try to make more, especially if they're feeling lonely.
Gingerbreadian Names
Most Gingerbreadians are given food related names, like Gumdrop, Sugar, or Sprinkles, or names common to the race that baked them. Some chose to rename themselves as they mature, especially if they find the original name embarassing.
Quirks
Gingerbreadians fresh from the oven often display an odd quirk or two. The Gingerbreadian Quirks table contains some example quirks.
Gingerbreadian Quirks
| d8 | QUIRK |
|---|---|
| 1 | You contantly feel the need to run. |
| 2 | You believe any problem can be solved with "More Sugar". |
| 3 | You like to pull pranks on others. |
| 4 | You have no filter and are constantly saying the first things that come to mind. |
| 5 | You have no attention span and are easily distracted by colorful objects. |
| 6 | When you're stressed out, you want to bake. |
| 7 | You're absolutely terrified of being eaten. |
| 8 | For some reason, milk is like alcohol to you. |
Gingerbreadian Traits
Your gingerbreadian has the following traits.Languages
You are born able to speak, read, and write Common and one other language, usually a language known by the person who baked you.
Ability Score Increase
Your Wisdom score increases by 2, and your Dexterity score increases by 1.
Age
Gingerbreadians come out of the oven physically mature, although mentally they can be anywhere from child to young adult, but most could be compaired to teenagers. They age at a rate similar to humans, and can live the better part of a century.
Alignment
Gingerbreadians seem to be naturally chaotic, perhaps because of all the sugar in their construction. Whether they air towards good or evil however often depends on what influenes them in their formative days.
Size
Your size is Small. To set your height and weight randomly, start with rolling a size modifier:
Size modifier = 1d8
Height = 4 inches + your size modifier in inches
Weight in pounds = 2 + your size modifier
Speed
Your base walking speed is 25 feet.
Flat Body
You can move through the space of any creature that is one size larger than you, and you can fit into narrow spaces 6 inches wide or a hole 1 wide without squeezing.
Can't Catch Me
Your reflexes and agility make it difficult for others to catch you. You have advantage on rolls to avoid being grappled or restrained, and you can dodge or disengage as a bonus action.
Long Shelf Life
You were created to have remarkable resilience, represented by the following benefits:
- You have advantage on saving throws against being poisoned, and you have resistance to poison damage.
- You don't need to eat, drink, or breathe.
- You are immune to disease.
Born Baker
You gain proficiency with Cook's Utensils and your choice of either Insight, Perception, or Survival.