Homunculus

Overview

Shaping a mixture of clay, ash, mandrake root, and blood, one can channel rare ritual magic to create a faithful, squirrel-sized companion.
A homunculus is a construct that acts as an extension of its creator, with the two sharing thoughts, senses, and language through a mystical bond. A master can have only one homunculus at a time (attempts to create another one always fail), and when its master dies, the homunculus also dies.

Shared Mind

A homunculus knows everything its creator knows, including all the languages the creator can speak and read. Likewise, everything the construct senses is known to its master, even over great distances, provided both are on the same plane. Functioning as a spy, a scout, an emissary, or a messenger, a homunculus is an invaluable servant for a spellcaster engaged in secret experimentation or adventuring.

Homunculus CR: 0 (10 XP)

Tiny construct, neutral

Armor Class: 13

Hit Points: 5 (2d4)

Speed: 20 ft , fly: 40 ft

STR

4 -3

DEX

15 +2

CON

11 +0

INT

10 +0

WIS

10 +0

CHA

7 -2

Damage Immunities: Poison

Condition Immunities: Charmed, Poisoned

Senses: Darkvision 60 feet, Passive Perception 10

Languages: Understands the languages of its creator but can't speak

Challenge Rating: 0 (10 XP)

Telepathic Bond. While the homunculus is on the same plane of existence as its master, it can magically convey what it senses to its master, and the two can communicate telepathically.

Actions

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 feet, one target. Hit: 1 piercing damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 10 Constitution saving throw or be poisoned for 1 minute. If the saving throw fails by 5 or more, the target is instead poisoned for 1d10 minutes and unconscious while poisoned in this way.

Lifespan

Immortal

Average Height

2 to 3 feet

Average Weight

15 pounds