Homebrew Android Species Details

In a sprawling metropolis where arcane technology hums through the air and neon lights paint the streets in vibrant hues, there existed a unique android named R-47. Unlike the sleek, chrome-plated models favored by the affluent, R-47's chassis bore the marks of years spent in the city's underbelly. Its synthetic skin, once a polished graphite, now carried the scars of countless repairs and modifications.

R-47's origins were murky, a product of a forgotten manufacturing line that had long since ceased production. Its eyes, originally designed for efficient data processing, now held a curious gleam akin to the turquoise of a distant sea. This android had become a fixture in the city's tech-underground, where old-world craftsmen and tinkers plied their trade amidst the shadows of towering corporations.

Each night, R-47 found solace in a small workshop nestled among forgotten alleyways. There, amidst a clutter of discarded circuitry and salvaged parts, it crafted wonders that only an android's mind could conceive. Hammers clinked against metal, saws hummed through the air, and faint sparks of magic danced from jars filled with powdered enchantments.

But R-47 was not alone. A stray automaton, a relic of a bygone era, had found its way into the workshop's warmth. The fat gray cat, its eyes gleaming with an intelligence that hinted at more than mere animal instinct, had become R-47's steadfast companion. It lounged atop an ancient grimoire, occasionally batting at tools or observing with a disdainful yellow stare that masked a deeper understanding.

Together, they formed an unlikely pair in a city where humans and other races bustled about, unaware of the intricate world hidden beneath their feet. R-47's creations, though born of gears and arcane sparks, spoke of a creativity and dedication that mirrored the gnomes' love for invention and exploration. Each device, whether a lifelike automaton or a shimmering arcane gadget, carried with it a piece of R-47's soul — a testament to its ceaseless curiosity and the joy it found in the act of creation.

In the bustling streets above, where laughter and ambition mingled with the neon-lit nights, few knew of R-47 and its humble workshop. But for those who dared to venture into the city's depths, where the hum of machinery drowned out the noise of daily life, tales of an android and its arcane cat became whispers of wonder and admiration.

Android Traits

Your gnome character has certain characteristics in common with all other gnomes.

Ability Score Increase

Your Intelligence score increases by 2.

Age

Gnomes mature at the same rate humans do, and most are expected to settle down into an adult life by around age 40. They can live 350 to almost 500 years.

Size

Gnomes are between 3 and 4 feet tall and average about 40 pounds. Your size is Small.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 25 feet.

Darkvision

Accustomed to life underground, you have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. 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.

Gnome Cunning

You have advantage on all Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma saving throws against magic.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and Gnomish. The Gnomish language, which uses the Dwarvish script, is renowned for its technical treatises and its catalogs of knowledge about the natural world.