Emancipated Homunculi

Homunculi, those alchemical marvels of vat-grown life, are typically bound to their creators, possessing little to no independence or will of their own. However, the world of alchemy and creation is filled with surprises, leading to the emergence of a unique breed - the Emancipated Homunculi.
These exceptional beings aren't bound by the conventional rules of their kind. Some emerge from the intensive investment of their creators who seek to grant them self-awareness and autonomy. Others, born from accidents, failed experiments, or the peculiar quirks of fate, discover their independence through unusual circumstances.
The Emancipated Homunculi, a diverse and unique group, defy conformity, with each one being as distinct as the hand that brought them to life. Although their origins may differ, they all share a common thread: they were nurtured within alchemical vats, brought to existence from samples of flesh, blood, and other arcane substances used to sculpt their physical forms.
Some emerge as fully-formed adults, while others, like children, possess the spark of artificial life. To their creators, they may be considered flesh and blood, treated as equals in all aspects of life, or perceived as mere tools, shaped to serve a singular purpose. Yet, beneath their uncanny and sometimes disquieting human-like appearances lies a profound existential dilemma.
These creations grapple with the question of whether they possess a soul. Born from the fusion of science and magic, they confront their own artificial nature, yearning to comprehend the essence of their existence.