Gargoyle (3.5e Race)

Gargoyle


The classic gargoyle is a monster, a vicious flying demonic humanoid which enjoys tormenting creatures weaker than itself. However, not all are merely animalistic, predatory beings. Some take up the mantle of the original statues which were designed to chase off evil with their terrifying visages, and they become guardians and protectors of the buildings they keep. Their existence is usually a well kept secret, as they can easily pose as the carvings created by men.

Many gargoyles take the Gargoyle Stoneguard racial class to complete their gargoyle natural strengths.

Personality
A gargoyle's personality can vary, but often falls into two groups: those who follow the ways of their monstrous kin as predator cruel tormentors, and those who take the role as guardian. Taking the role of the guardian of an area does not always mean these gargoyles are good or kind, but they tend less toward acting the part of random encounter and more of the role of night haunt and manipulator, scaring off intruders when needed.

Physical Description
Gargoyles take various humanoid forms, many which resemble horrible demons and devils. They appear to be made of stone, with bat wings and often sharp teeth, claws, horns, tails, and other fiendish features. When a gargoyle freezes in place, they can be nearly undetectable as a living creature.

Relations
Perhaps due to their more violent kin, or perhaps due to appearance, gargoyles are often welcome. Yet they make their homes within urban areas simply by being well hidden. It would seem this stealth is to their liking as many gargoyles take great pain to ensue their existence remains nothing more than rumor.

Alignment
A gargoyle is not limited by race, though they are classically chaotic evil, and those with guardian roles usually take on a more lawful approach.

Lands
Gargoyles take roost in urban areas, specifically upon tall buildings, castles, ruins, and places where stone statues would not be amiss.

Religion
The religious structure of gargoyles, if any, is not well known. It is likely each gargoyle makes their own choices about the matter.

Language
Gargoyles speak Common and Terran.

Names
Gargoyle names typically sound old and archaic, perhaps adopted from the areas they haunt.