Any creature with an organic body can become a fungal zombie . A fungal zombie retains all its statistics except as noted below.

Type. The zombie’s type is plant.

Ability Scores. The zombie’s ability scores are reduced to the following, unless they’re already lower: Dex 8 (–1), Cha 8 (–1).

Immunities. The zombie gains immunity to poison damage, fatigue, and the poisoned condition.

Senses. The zombie gains blindsight with a radius of 30 feet.

Languages. The zombie gains telepathy with a range of 30 ft.

Fungal Zombie Spores. The zombie gains the Fungal Zombie Spores trait.

Endless varieties of mushrooms proliferate in the sunless environs of Underland. Many are especially hazardous to intelligent intruders.

The following archetypes are excellent choices for use in a campaign in which dungeoneering and subterranean exploration are major themes—but a character with one of these archetypes can hold their own on the surface as well. Some of these archetypes are based on combat and magic traditions developed by underground dwellers; others were invented by treasure hunters and explorers.

When a party of heroes ventures into a dungeon or the caves of Underland, some of the adventurers may be doing so for the first time. Others are simply returning home. Below are backgrounds suitable for characters native to underground environments.