Homebrew Clayron Species Details

Physical Description

Clayrons are clay-borne humanoids that are actually constructs. They often have dull red or tan earth-like skin. Their forearms are stocky and their hands are large. They are neither male nor female, and don't refer to themselves as such, preferring to focus more on individuality. Their faces often are very wrinkled looking hard, making them appear to lack emotion. Though they may get harmed, Clayrons don't bleed. They usually stand about 7 - 8 feet tall and weigh close to 400 pounds.  They have almost metallic plated clay that makes up their chest, thighs, calves, and knuckles, giving the appearance of armor. Their eyes appear to made of liquid clay, constantly moving in a rippling motion. They have a molten core infused with magic surrounded by extremely hard clay plates and can also regenerate lost limbs,  even their own head by finding a large deposit of clay, though if their core is destroyed they permanently die. They do not eat or drink, and do not even have mouths that open. They communicate telepathically, and can do so with small groups of 6 or less people at once. 

History

Clayrons are supposedly a race coming from a time of arcana experimentation by a few Arch-Mages. While only a few dozen were made at first, it was quickly learned that they could create themselves through a sort of reproduction involving creating another body of clay and giving a portion or all of their core to the new body. It was shown that depending on how much of their core they gave, the better chance that a new Clayron was born. Fearing their creation even though the Clayrons were inherently peaceful, the mages destroyed a majority of them before the remaining Clayrons escaped and scattered to different parts of the world. As such, most Clayrons have a healthy distrust of mages in general, but still respect the magic that bore them into existence. They are often described as being gentle in nature, if not immediately destroyed by those that fear their appearance or mistake them for another kind of Golem.

Society

Clayrons usually live in structures similar to adobe. As they usually prefer to live in a mineral rich area, they know well about how to read the veins of material, how to excavate them, and what they are in their properties. Clayrons often trade sandstone and other minerals to merchants who peddle to rich families looking for natural décor. On their own, Clayrons live in solitary, usually nestled in canyons and chasms, but older Clayrons who have survived long enough have been known to have a small family. Because there is often a danger of water accumulating there at the depths, Clayron homes are often elevated on ledges carved into rock, as water is very dangerous due to their physiology. They are known for being a rather solitary race, preferring to be left alone. Usually the elder of the family units are the sole leader as they have a hierarchy based on age, as they believe aging brings them closer to true heritage with the natural world.

Clayron Names

Clayron usually use names in reference to the duller kinds of minerals as they find things like gems and metals too flashy:

 Shale, Slate, Gypsum, Feldspar

Clayron Traits

Humanoids risen from clay

Construct Nature

You are construct type instead of humanoid. Therefore you do not benefit from healing potions. You are also immune to poison damage, being poisoned, and diseases. You may also use source of clay to repair yourself if a body part is damaged or lost, regenerating over the course of 1 hour.  You don't need to eat, drink or breathe. You don’t suffer the effects of exhaustion due to lack of rest, however you do need to sleep at least 6 hours a day.

Natural Mining

Clayrons harvest materials for trade with seamless mining techniques. You know the mold earth cantrip and can cast it at will.  Whenever you make a (Nature) check related to the geology of a mineral or mineral vein, you may do so at advantage, and are considered proficient in the Nature skill.

Ability Score Increase

Your Strength score increases by 2, and your Intelligence score increases by 1.

Age

Clayrons have lifespans that span several hundred years, usually dying when their core finally gives out, or they cannot find a source of clay to replenish themselves.

Alignment

Clayrons usually always lean towards Good alignments, as they both seek to please others and fit into society without persecution.

Size

Clayrons are between 7 - 8 feet tall and around 400 lbs. They are of size medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet. You cannot swim in any liquid and in fact start to drown and die due to Clayron physiology.

Stone’s Endurance

You can focus yourself to occasionally shrug off injury. When you take damage, you can use your reaction to roll a d12. Add your Constitution modifier to the number rolled and reduce the damage by that total. After you use this trait, you can’t use it again until you finish a short or long rest.

Powerful Build

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

Languages

You can speak Terran and Telepathic, and can read and write Common and Terran