Homebrew Gargoyle Species Details

Age

Gargoyles reach adulthood in their late teens and live an immortal life unless killed, never aging physically past 20.

Alignment

Gargoyles tend toward no particular alignment. The best and the worst are found among them.

Size

Gargoyles vary widely in height and build, from barely 5 feet to well over 6 feet tall.

Regardless of your position in that range, your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and one extra language of your choice.

Darkvision

You have a beast's keen senses, especially in the dark. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can't discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.

Bite

Your fanged maw is a natural weapon, which you can use to make unarmed strikes. If you hit with it, you deal piercing damage equal to 1d6 + your Strength modifier, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike.

Claws

Because of your claws, you have a climbing speed of 20 feet. In addition, your claws are natural weapons, which you can use to make unarmed strikes. If you hit with them, you deal slashing damage equal to 1d4 + your Strength modifier, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike.

Natural Armor

You have tough, stone-like skin. When you aren't wearing armor, your AC is 13 + your Dexterity modifier. You can use your natural armor to determine your AC if the armor you wear would leave you with a lower AC. A shield's benefits apply as normal while you use your natural armor.

Glide

When leaping from a high place You can glide at a speed equal to your base speed. You fall by 5 feet every turn, and must move your full glide speed movement. You can choose to dive by converting horizontal movement into downward movement. You glide until you land unharmed on a surface or are knocked out of the sky.

False Appearance

While you remain motionless, you are indistinguishable from an inanimate statue. You must maintain concentration during that time as if you were casting a spell.

Gargoyle Traits

Gargoyles are the stone guardians of towers, cathedrals, and temples. They are born or created with innate magical power.