Awakened Undead--Heritage

Undead are created in a variety of ways: necromancy, a curse, or even a contagion. Whatever the cause, a very few people who fall victim and are transformed into undead nevertheless retain their minds and personalities from life. These lucky (or unlucky?) few reawaken after death to discover themselves transformed into an animate corpse. Appearing like a zombie, Awakened Undead nevertheless behave as they did in life – at least, they try. They often find that their previous communities are unsettled by their new appearance.

By far the rarest of all the Heritages, the Awakened Undead are no typical creations of the necromancer's art, but unique results of unusual circumstances. Generally, such a being results from some kind of divine intervention or the unexpected interaction of multiple simultaneous magical effects. Have fun inventing your story!

Awakened Undead Traits:

Slowed Steps. Your speed is reduced by 5 feet.

Slowed Circulation. You have advantage on saves against poison, and resistance to poison damage.

Stopped Function. Though you walk and talk, and remember your living existence, you grow no older and have no need for food, drink, or sleep. You no longer even need to breathe.