A 5e Player Race by DM Tuz

Desire. People desire companionship in the many forms

that it can take. A doll with this spark was created to fulfill
another’s need for connection. Before your awakening, you
might have been someone’s confidant, a playmate, or a sup-
plier of intimacy. Dolls with this spark feel drawn to isolated
individuals and seek to sooth their lonesomeness.
Loss. Loss is an overwhelming emotion, and those left be-
“It is an anxious, sometimes a dangerous thing to be a
hind may seek to fill the fresh void in their lives to find so-
doll. Dolls cannot choose; they can only be chosen; they
cannot do; they can only be done by.” lace. A doll born from this spark may have been a stand-in
for the one lost, or perhaps a facsimile of the departed. These
The idea that the gods fashioned their chosen people after dolls are sensitive to another creature’s emotional turmoil
themselves appears multiple times in mythology and other and seek to bring comfort to those with aching hearts.
ancient literature. An expression of an as-yet-unfathomable
urge for all creators to make similacrums of their own for Passion. Artistic expression, the burning will for creation,
them to control. Following in the footsteps of their creators, is a driving emotion for many creative souls. Dolls infused
at one point or another, mortal races would begin to create with the spark of passion were under the prolonged focus of
dolls in their own image. a creative spirit that sought to give birth to an extraordinary
Diverse dolls made of various materials have been discov-
ered all over the world since time immemorial. They have
served as crude toys, works of elaborate art, or occult im-
plements in rituals. The people of the world have a peculiar
connection with these replicas, an affinity that, in some fan-
tastical instances, allowed them to transcend their status as
mere objects and imbue them with life.
Living dolls are not a people in their own right; rather,
they are unfortunate individuals that are thrown into ex-
istence, often without knowing how they came to be. The
majority of them are innocent and unaware of the norms
and practices of their makers’ world, as they are compelled
to navigate it. Most dolls have to discover how to fit in with
society at large or find their own purpose, which is usually
tied to their origins. During this phase of exploration, they
are malleable and prone to the influence of others. The in-
herent nature of dolls makes them look to their makers for
direction, and they may blindly accept orders.
The world, filled with wonders as it is, is not short of ex-
planations for how a mere doll might animate. But these
living dolls differ greatly from automatons or golems. In-
deed, the true origin of their animation can be traced back to
the mortals who created and utilized them. Their unique,
personal, if not intimate,
bond between an inanimate
object and a living person is
the true origin of the doll’s
awakening. This mysterious
circumstance, which caused
a doll to jolt into true life,
is called a spark.

Sparks
A spark is the unique
animus that animates a
living doll. Most com-
monly, a spark is provided
by another living creature
that has created a unique bond
with a doll, though otherworldly
forces have also proven to provide a doll with their spark as
well. The spark is a reflection of the doll’s purpose, and no
two sparks are identical to one another, as a doll’s origin is a Porcelain Doll
unique tale in and of itself. Artwork by Alexandre P. Halah

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 creation. Along this path, the bond between artist and cre-
ation imbued a doll with life, who inherited their creator’s
passion. These dolls are distinguished by their vibrant dis-
position, which is seldom found among their kind.
Service. In rare circumstances, a doll may have been an-
imated previously before receiving its spark. These dolls
were created for singular purposes and obedience, as all ma-
chines are. But through years of service, a unique relation-
ship was built between master and machine, which allowed
the automaton to transcend. Dolls with this spark are dedi-
cated and loyal creatures who seek to fulfill their mas-
ters bidding. To be without a master and bereft of
purpose would be this doll’s greatest plight.
Astral. Greater powers commonly seek to
meddle in the affairs of mortals. Due to the
whims of a higher creature, dolls with this
spark were given life. These dolls might receive
a divine purpose at the moment of awakening
or seek omens to divine their true mission in this
world. Though, with all the powers at the hands of
these outer beings, why choose a humble doll to be their
instrument?
Vessel. Dolls bearing a true spark develop souls of their
own, proving that these constructs are valid hosts for a per-
son’s essence. In some obscure circumstances, a mortal soul
can find itself occupying a doll as a new body, which can
prove itself to be either a cursed existence or a second
chance at life.

Doll Traits
As a Doll, you possess innate traits and capabilities.
Ability Score Increase. Increase one ability score
by 2 and increase a different one by 1, or increase three
different ability scores by 1.
Size. Your size is Medium or Small.
Speed. Your base walking speed is 30 feet, or 25 feet if you
choose your size to be Small. Marionette
Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common, and Artwork by Alexandre P. Halah
another language of your choice.
Construct Nature. You are a construct and have the fol- you reach level 3 you learn and can cast a 1st level spell once
lowing benefits: per day. Once you reach 5th level, you also learn and can
• You have resistance to poison damage and immunity cast a 2nd level spell once. You must finish a long rest to
to disease, and you have advantage on saving throws cast these spells again with this trait. When you select your
against being poisoned. You don’t need to eat, drink, spark you choose Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma as
or breathe. your spellcasting ability for these spells.
• You don’t need to sleep, and magic can’t put you to Which cantrip and spells you learn are determined by your
sleep. When you take a long rest, you must remain spark as shown by to the table below.
inactive for 6 hours. In this state you are motionless Healing Spark. Your spark serves as a catalist for healing
and indiscernible from an inanimate doll, but remain magic. You still benefit from spells that restore hit points but
concious. normally don’t affect Constructs, as well as the spell Spare
Mutability Resistence. You have advantage on saving the Dying.
throws against any effect or spell that would alter your form Subraces. Choose one of the following subraces: Porce-
against your will. Any effect or spell except for the Wish lain, Marionette, Ragdoll.
spell that changes your form into that of another creature
cannot change your creature type and you retain your Con- Spark Cantrip 1st Level 2nd Level
struct Nature trait. Desire Friends Charm Person Enthrall
Spark. When you choose this race, select one of the fol- Loss Spare the Dying Sanctuary Silence
Passion Guidance Heroism Enhance Ability
lowing sparks which animates you: Desire, Loss, Passion,
Service Mage Hand Alarm Knock
Service, Astra, or Vessel.
Astral Thaumaturgy Bane or Bless Zone of Truth
When you choose your spark, you learn one cantrip. Once Vessel Chill Touch Fog Cloud Misty Step

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Porcelan
Renowned for its purity, durability, and tolerance to high
temperatures, porcelain is a popular type of pottery. This
material’s durability and aesthetic appeal made it ideal for
dolls, which often served as ornaments before receiving
their spark. Consequently, porcelain dolls radiate an aura of
nobility and grace.
Their white bodies make for ideal canvases, which may be
decorated with extravagant patterns or a life-like painted
imitation of the human form. Thus, among the dolls, a por-
celain doll may be the most likely to pass as a real person if
enough artistry went into its delicate face painting.
Purity. You have advantage on all saving throws that you
make at the end of your turn to end conditions and magical
effects that are afflicting you.
Charming. You are proficient in Performance or Persua-
sion.

Marionette
Marionettes are sturdy creations made from the same
trusted wood that many people around the world use to
build their tools and homes. They are commonly used for
demanding purposes such as performance and play.
Marionettes not only retain their robust characteristics
after receiving their spark, but they also reveal the hidden
vitality of their wodden bodies. Trees carry life, which is
passed down to the Marionettes, giving them a supernatural
healing factor that allows their splintered bodies to heal if
they are given time to rest.
Vitality. Whenever you finish a Short Rest, you regain
an amount of hit points equal to your character level + your
Constitution modifier.
Rustic. You are proficient in Animal Handling or Athlet-
ics.

Ragdoll
Cloth is an almost universally found material in the civi-
lized world, where it is used for clothing, bedding, and sim-
Ragdoll
ilar comforts. While designs and patterns aim for as little
Artwork by Alexandre P. Halah
waste as possible, scraps of cloth are unavoidable. The cre-
ation of dolls from such scraps has proven to be a popular
practice. While true artistic expression can be found in the
creation of ragdolls, more often than not, they appear less
than glamorous.
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Soft Body. You can squeeze through openings or fit into
compartments large enough for a creature one Size smaller
than you own. Additionally, whenever you use an action to
take the dodge action, you gain resistance to bludgeoning
damage until the beginning of your next turn or until you
are incapacitated.
Nimble. You are proficient in Acrobatics or Stealth.

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