Divine Minion [Variant]

Every god of an ancient desert pantheon keeps a number of magical servants called minions, each a fanatic who serves its deity's aims at any cost. Each appears as a massive, broad-shouldered warrior standing well above six feet, clad in bronze plate marked with their god's symbol.

Every divine minion is a shapeshifter with several forms. Whatever the shape, AC, Hit Dice and hit point total do not change, while movement, attacks and special attacks change with each shape, and the forms available depend on which deity the minion serves. Their attacks and saving throws are those of a 10th-level fighter.

Minions serve chiefly as divine messengers; those of the serpent god of evil also act as assassins and as soldiers for his mortal followers. Hundreds live in the gods' towers in a temple city. Except for the serpent god's, every minion volunteered, giving up mortal life for the honor of serving its god forever. His recruits are less willing, since his touch can turn a victim into a minion. Lawful evil to the core, his minions are far more active than any others; the others prefer to stay unseen by mortals unless summoned by magic.

Touched by divine power, minions need neither food nor drink. When one is killed its armor and belongings vanish with it, and it carries no treasure.