Promethean

It was on a dreary night of November that I beheld the accomplishment of my toils. With an anxiety that almost amounted to agony, I collected the instruments of life around me, that I might infuse a spark of being into the lifeless thing that lay at my feet. It was already one in the morning; the rain pattered dismally against the panes, and my candle was nearly burnt out, when, by the glimmer of the half-extinguished light, I saw the dull yellow eye of the creature open; it breathed hard, and a convulsive motion agitated its limbs.

--Mary Shelley, Frankenstein

Products of the hubris of the sentient beings of the world, Prometheans are walking, talking, thinking beings, created of a patchwork of flesh from other creatures. To call them flesh golems would be a disservice, as they feel just like any creature born of natural means, and possess an intellect far above that of the simpler golem. Prometheans are born of creatures attempting to control powers beyond the scope of their own understanding, trying wield the abilities of gods, and while they may be successful, in a far more real way, they have truly failed.

Monstrous Form

Prometheans are made from collections of other creatures beings, and arm here, a leg there, and so on. As such, they appear abhorrent to the eye, a creature more unnatural than even the most disturbed mind could conceive. As a result, they are often rejected by society, forced to live on the outskirts or in the wilderness in solitude, unless they are lucky enough to encounter (or procure) another being such as they.

This form often also leads them to be hated as much by their creators as the rest of the world, as the most common story amongst creators of a Promethean is that they had no idea what they were doing, they were so consumed by the fervor of their work they fail to see how hideous the being they are endowing with life truly is.

Powerful Body

Despite the irregularity of their bodies and composition, Prometheans are often stronger, faster, more agile, and possess a greater fortitude than the beings that created them. In their pride, these creatures often attempt to make Prometheans the perfect beings, standing taller and straighter than those around them, though this often backfires, as in the end, the created becomes more powerful than the creator.

Childlike Curiosity

While they may be born into the world fully grown, and possessing the physical capabilities of an adult, mentally and emotionally, a fresh Promethean is little more than a child. As such, they tend to approach every new situation and opportunity to learn with a joy that few can match.

Prometheans also learn extremely quickly, and are incredibly self-sufficient, as they must often teach themselves language, science, swordplay, and survival, as well as anything else they desire to know, as so few people are willing to get near enough to one to help them learn.

Promethean Names

Prometheans often live the first part of their life without a name, as living on their own, they have no need of one. For some, this continues through their entire lives, but others may choose a name from the society in which they came to reside, or simply the one they watched long enough to learn the faculties of language.

Promethean Traits

Your Promethean character possesses traits derived from their odd makeup and upbringing.

Ability Score Increase. Your Strength, Dexterity, and Constitution scores each increase by 1.

Age. Most Prometheans are only a few years old, so no real knowledge of their lifespan has been ascertained, but it is likely they could live for 100 years or more.

Alignment. Despite what some may assume, Prometheans possess no tendency for evil, though they don't tend to lean good either. Their solitude often leads them towards neutral alignments, though some that have been deeply abused by society may fall into more despicable ways.

Size. Prometheans are significantly larger and heavier than humans, tending to range between 6 to 8 feet tall. Your size is Medium.

Speed. You are a better physical specimen than most creatures, and as such, can move faster. Your base walking speed is 35 feet.

Horrifying Visage. While your face is visible, you have advantage on all Charisma (Intimidation) checks and disadvantage of all other Charisma checks.

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

Promethean Fortitude. Due to the nature of your creation, you have resistance to lightning damage. Additionally, you are naturally adapted to cold climates, as described in chapter 5 of the Dungeon Master's Guide.

Quick Learner. From watching others, you have learned to do things other cannot. You gain proficiency in one skill of your choice, and one tool of your choice.

Vegetarian Diet. Due to your advanced physiology, you are able to subsist simply off of whatever roots and other plants you can find. You require only half the food you normally would, and when in the wilderness, you can always find enough to satisfy your hunger.

Languages. You can speak, read, and write one language of your choice, which you most likely learned by observing those that speak it. This language is often Common, but perhaps you learned to speak while following an orc warband, or in dwarven mines.