Makeshift Junk Golem (Basic Lore)

Makeshift Junk Golem (Threat; CR 2)
Neutral - Large - Construct
This creature possesses the Threat role, and therefore counts as 4 monsters for purposes of encounter size, XP award, and treasure. This monster frequently has the Threat role, but may be set to other roles if desired. This hodge-podge of junk has been cobbled together into a rudimentary golem. It stands 8 feet tall, and is only vaguely humanoid of form. Its composition varies widely, with the one unifying characteristic of all of its components being flimsy, broken junk. How this mish-mash collection of shattered barrels, frayed ropes, decaying leaves, severed goblin bits, dented shields, and broken weapons holds itself together is actually quite a mystery. The golem shambles drunkenly when it moves, unable to force itself into a comfortable gait due to its uneven legs. Furthermore, pieces of the golem shift around as it moves. Watching it move leads one to conclude that this monster will likely fall apart in the near future, even if no one attacks it. Close observation shows that numerous bits of its chest-area and upper legs are pitted and scored, as if by acid, and a large circular cavity is open in its chest. The golem smells terrible, since it contains elements of decaying organic matter in its build, but a faint whiff of acrid odor is mixed in, as well.