Animated objects come in many shapes and forms, being normal everyday items brought to life by magic. Some are purely utiletarian, but many are at least partially designed as guards. Their stats vary a lot depending on the object used. Instinct: To serve creator

• Creatively use its form

Spitting cobras can not only envenom targets with a bite, but also spit it into an enemy's eyes, blinding and poisoning them. Instinct: To eat

• Spit poison
• Inject sickening venom

The looks of a sphinx is decided by their position in their nest. Gynosphinxes are the innermost eggs in the largest nests, making them the least common type of sphinx. That they are also the only female kind makes them increadibly sought after by other types, who will happily walk bare-pawed through Hell to please them. Like most sphinxes, gynosphinxes have a fascination with riddles and knowledge, gathering both wherever they can. Instinct: To gain lore

• Sense magic
• Shape magic

The rakshasas known as ek-haths has mastered control of their bodies, honing their skill over many reincarnations. One would think that a focus on self-perfection would take away from the rakshasas stated goal of hedonism, but in truth, no part of martial arts demand one give up physical pleasure, plus it allows them to stay hale and hearty. Instinct: To engage in hedonistic gluttony

• Change shape
• Cast debilitating spell

The dragons of old are unmatched in power, yet there are those that would attempt to mimic it. Instinct: To perform

• Release a burst of fire
• Do the unexpected

The dragons of old are unmatched in power, yet there are those that would attempt to mimic it. Instinct: To perform

• Release a burst of fire
• Do the unexpected

"Oooh, Aaah," the crowd said, as the blade went down, "Wow! Amazing!" the crowd cried, as it came up again, "Oh, Uh," the man hmm'ed, and there appeared a frown, "Eek! Aah!" the crowd screamed, as the man was slain. Instinct: to Steal

• Put on a show
• Pull a weapon from nowhere

They'll take your coinpurse, stab you in the back, and dazzle those around you all with one fancy flip. Instinct: To Steal

• Perform a complex maneuver
• Appear behind them

"You are getting very sleepy..." is what we all imagine when we hear of a hypnotist, but think about it. We are most vulnerable when we are asleep, and if you can control someone's sleep, you can have your way with them! On a side note, have you seen my wallet? Instinct: to Steal

• Put them in a trance
• Hit them when they're not looking
• Capture their mind

Emperor cobras are much like king cobras, regal serpents with awesome hoods and an amazing ability to slither around with their head raised, except they are larger and therefore by default even more impressive. Instinct: To eat

• Inject sickening venom