Homebrew Cheesebound Species Details

**Physical Description:**
Cheesebound come in various flavors, textures, and sizes, reflecting the diverse range of cheeses found across realms. Typically small in stature, they sport a round or wheel-like shape, with a soft and pliable exterior that exudes a faint aroma of cheese. Their "face" often bears unique markings or patterns, resembling the natural rind of cheese, which adds to their individual charm. Despite their cheese-like appearance, Cheesebound possess a certain degree of malleability, allowing them to slightly reshape themselves for practical purposes.
 
**Culture and Society:**
Cheesebound are a rare and eccentric sight in most societies, often garnering curious stares and puzzled looks from those unfamiliar with their existence. Despite their unusual nature, Cheesebound are known for their convivial and affable demeanor, easily befriending both fellow adventurers and curious onlookers. They possess a deep appreciation for culinary delights and often seek out new flavors and gastronomic experiences during their travels.
 
**Abilities and Traits:**
Cheesebound possess a natural charm and charisma, making them adept at social interactions and persuasion. However, their cheese-like form renders them vulnerable to heat, requiring caution when adventuring in fiery environments. To overcome their immobility, Cheesebound rely on the assistance of magic, perpetually under the influence of the Mage Hand spell cast by a companion caster. Despite these limitations, Cheesebound are resilient beings, with a natural resistance to poison and a keen sense of perception granted by their darkvision.
 
**Adventurers:**
Driven by an insatiable curiosity and an unyielding thirst for adventure, Cheesebound eagerly join adventuring parties in search of excitement and discovery. Their unique abilities, coupled with their infectious enthusiasm, make them valuable companions and cherished allies on any quest. Whether navigating treacherous dungeons or engaging in diplomatic negotiations, Cheesebound bring a flavor of whimsy and charm to every adventure they undertake.
 

Cheesebound Traits

In the culinary corners of the multiverse, there exists a peculiar and enchanting race known as the Cheesebound. Born from the whimsical weave of magical mishaps or intentional experimentation, Cheesebound are sentient cheese wheels imbued with personality, wit, and a zest for adventure.

Meltable Form

Due to your cheese nature, you are susceptible to heat. When exposed to fire or extreme heat, you take 1d4 fire damage at the start of each of your turns. Additionally, you have disadvantage on saving throws against effects that would cause you to melt or be reshaped involuntarily.

Cheese Manipulation

You can manipulate your own form to some extent, allowing you to squeeze through tight spaces or reshape yourself slightly.

Ability Score Increase

Your Charisma score increases by 2, reflecting your charming and persuasive nature.

Age

Cheesebound do not age like normal cheese. Their age and freshness is contained and sealed by the magic cast upon them which created their sentience. 

Size

Small. As a cheese wheel, you are diminutive in size.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 25 feet.

Darkvision

Accustomed to navigating dimly lit cellars, 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.

Cheesy Resilience

You have advantage on saving throws against being poisoned and resistance to poison damage.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and one other language of your choice. As a sentient cheese wheel, you've picked up the ability to communicate with others during your adventures.

Mage Hand Movement

You cannot move on your own and must rely on magic to do so. You are permanently under the effects of the Mage Hand spell, which allows you to float and be carried by a Mage Hand.

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