Homebrew Gargoyle Species Details

Physical Description

Most gargoyles are depicted as grotesque creatures, but it is said that – like snowflakes – you will never find two that are exactly alike. Gargoyles come in all different shapes and sizes, however, some things do tend to shine within all of them. Any gargoyle has wings, large or small they have them, as well as exaggerated features in the face region. The color scheme of gargoyles varies much, however, most are a solid grey with moss strung from them or tinges of metal ore displacements. Though the creators of these constructs have been able to use whatever is on hand given its durable enough.

History

Formed by townsfolk and supreme sorcerers alike, gargoyles were just a decretive statue at one time, that is until smart and powerful entities discovered better uses for them. legend says that these stone creatures actually come to life to ward off evil and that they can communicate with others when the wind or rain passes through their mouths. Others claim that the gargoyle is a creature that is stone during the day but comes to life at night. And still, others say that gargoyles are alive and can watch over places and people even through their stone exterior. The facts are that these are all true in some regard. However whatever they were used for they were not put to waste, as the amount of time and effort needed to make a proper and useful gargoyle was heavy.

Society

Gargoyles are lonesome. Rarely seen among society other than to feed on the unfortunate, but even then leaving no witnesses. Wise and have much understanding, they own the night and when needed, the day. A Gargoyle would be terrifying in the sight of townsfolk and attacked almost instantly. Gargoyles shaped more like human angels may stand a better chance among society, however even they will be shunned and mistreated in some way. Gargoyles do not have a community of their own, as other gargoyles would not be friendly to each other in most cases.

Gargoyle Names

Many gargoyles lack names, but those who did have one were named after elements, gems or stone type phrases, names of the creatures they are structured like or rarely dragon names out of humor or cleverness.

Names: Rocky, Limestone, Igneous, Emerald, Jade, Keystone, volcanic, Dracula, Ruby, Zemracrarth, Alrydo, Zugadivear, etc.

Gargoyle Traits

Your gargoyle character has the following traits. A few of the traits give you a choice; consider how your choice reflects for which purpose your character was built.

Sentinel’s Claws

Gargoyles posses sharp stone claws which allow them to fight in close combat. A claw attack does 1d6 + your Strength modifier.

Ability Score Increase

Your Constitution score increases by 2, and one other ability score of your choice increases by 1.

Age

Gargoyles can live aeons as long as they are not destroyed, and show no signs of deterioration due to age. You are immune to magical aging effects.

Alignment

Gargoyles have a wide variety of alignments depending on who created them and the task they were given.

Size

Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Constructed Resilience

You were created to have remarkable fortitude, 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.
• You don’t need to sleep, and magic can’t put you to sleep.

Sentry’s Rest

When you take a long rest, you must spend at least six hours in an inactive, motionless state, rather than sleeping. In this state, you appear inert, but it doesn’t render you unconscious, and you can see and hear as normal.

Stone Endurance

When you aren’t wearing armor, your AC is 12 + your Constitution modifier. A shield’s benefits apply as normal while using natural armor.

Earthen Flight

Gargoyles posses large stone wings, which allow them to take flight. You have a flight speed equal to your walking speed.

Languages

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

Darkvision

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.