Undead

There are many ways to pass through the veil of death, but few to pass back. For time immemorial, intelligent mortals have sought ways to break the bonds of life for themselves or others. Whether by dark ritual, unrestricted science, or sheer power of will, these beings continue to exist on the fringes of the living world.

The undead forever move with purpose and are often driven by that which could not be completed in life. Whether it be revenge, love, or works left unfinished, this goal shapes every action they make until it is completed and a new goal is discovered. Undead make unwavering companions and are often sought out for their knowledge of lore, history, or crafting. Though ghosts and spirits are classified as “undead,” the willpower needed to maintain a purely nonphysical form often requires that they remain bound to haunted structures or areas of land and so undead adventurers carry on with what remains of their original bodies.

UNDEAD IN SOCIETY

While the undead are rare in the wider world, societal views on undead vary widely from culture to culture and spread the gamut of outright hostility to ritualistic honor. Some societies treat undead like they do their family elders, and others actively hunt them down out of fear or prejudice. In general though, the undead are respected for their direct knowledge of the past and their unwavering nature.

Undead Statblock

Undead Starting Features
At level 1, you get the following features as an undead

All Undead Features
In addition to the unique feature you selected at level 1, you gain one more feature at 5th, 10th, 15th, 20th, 25th, and 29th levels. Choose from the following features.