Dungeons & Dragons Face Stealer Miniature

This is a highly detailed miniature of a Face Stealer.

This model was created by M3DM who makes amazingly accurate models of Dungeons & Dragons creatures and is provided by Commercial License.

A Face Stealer in Dungeons & Dragons is a terrifying creature that preys on humanoids by stealing their faces—both literally and magically. These entities are often inspired by folklore and horror myths, particularly those involving shapechangers and soul-consuming spirits. Face Stealers are typically aberrations or fiends, though some may be undead or fey, depending on the setting. They use supernatural means to remove or duplicate a victim’s face, assuming their identity and memories to infiltrate societies undetected.

Some Face Stealers employ illusions, while others physically peel the faces from their prey, leaving behind featureless husks. Victims may remain alive, cursed to wander faceless and speechless until the creature is slain. More powerful versions can even steal abilities or personality traits, making them exceptionally dangerous foes. Face Stealers thrive in deception, often working as assassins, spies, or even cursed beings bound to ancient bargains.

Encounters with a Face Stealer can be deeply unsettling, as they manipulate their surroundings and prey on paranoia. An adventuring party might never be certain whether their ally is truly who they claim to be. Some Face Stealers can switch faces at will, making it difficult to track them, while others store stolen faces like a grisly collection.

Defeating a Face Stealer often requires keen perception, magical detection, or rituals to reveal their true nature. However, their ability to anticipate actions through stolen memories makes them formidable adversaries. In some tales, a Face Stealer can be appeased or bargained with, though such dealings rarely end well for the desperate. Whether lurking in urban shadows, haunting ancient ruins, or stalking travelers in the wilds, Face Stealers embody fear, deception, and the loss of identity, making them a chilling addition to any D&D campaign.