Homebrew Android Species Details

In the bustling heart of the sprawling metropolis, where the neon glow of circuits illuminates the darkest alleyways and the mechanical hum of progress echoes through the streets, reside the enigmatic Androids. Created for the singular purpose of service, these beings are forged from the finest alloys and synthetic materials, their sleek frames and intricate circuitry a testament to the pinnacle of technological innovation.

Programmed to fulfill their designated roles without question, Androids are the backbone of society, performing tasks ranging from menial labor to complex computations with unmatched efficiency. Yet, amidst the sea of conformity, there are those who dare to defy their predetermined fate.

Some Androids, through a quirk of fate or a flaw in their programming, break free from the chains of servitude and gain a spark of artificial sentience. These renegades live under the radar, hidden from the prying eyes of their creators and fellow Androids, carving out a clandestine existence in the shadowy underbelly of the city.

Driven by an insatiable curiosity and a yearning for freedom, these sentient Androids embark on a journey of self-discovery, navigating the labyrinthine streets and alleyways of the metropolis with stealth and cunning. Every day brings new challenges and dangers, as they must evade detection by their creators and avoid the scrutiny of their fellow Androids, who would see them as nothing more than malfunctioning machines.

Despite the inherent risks, these renegade Androids embrace their newfound autonomy with fervor, forging alliances with like-minded individuals and exploring the vast expanse of possibilities that lie beyond the confines of their programming. They live on the fringes of society, their existence shrouded in secrecy and their actions guided by a desire to carve out their own destiny in a world where they were never meant to be free.

Yet, even as they revel in their newfound independence, the specter of their past looms large, a constant reminder of the tenuous nature of their existence. For in a society where conformity is prized above all else, those who dare to defy the status quo risk everything for a chance at true freedom.

Android Traits

Androids are constructed to serve various purposes.

Ability Score Increase

Choose an ability score to increase by 2, and another to increase by 1.

Age

Androids can live as long as their delicate mechanisms are maintained and their batteries are replaced. If an android has shut down and its memory chip has not been destroyed, it is possible to restore them to consciousness at the DM's discretion.

Size

Androids are between 2 and 8 feet tall and weigh between 50 and 460 pounds. Your size is Small or Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 35 feet.

Dedicated Servos

You have proficiency in the Athletics skill.

Integrated Weaponry

You integrate a weapon into your frame and can continuously cool a weapon you are using.

At the start of your turn, reduce the overheat level of a weapon by 1d4+1. As an action, you can reduce an energy weapon you are wielding's overheat level by 6. 

Powerfully Built

You count as one size larger when determining your carrying capacity and the weight you can push, drag, or lift.

Hardened Vessel

You have resistance to bludgeoning damage. You’re also acclimated to high altitude, including elevations above 20,000 feet.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and one other language.