Scarecrows were terrifying killer constructs animated by the spirit of a slain evil creature. Typical scarecrows were constructed from a stuffed sackcloth roughly shaped like a humanoid, though some were augmented to be made of scythes, knives, or other dangerous materials. All were dangerous combatants, but those crafter by a powerful spellcaster were imbued with the ability to magically instill fear into opponents with their terrifying visage.
They had a limited intelligence when compared to Animated Objects, but similar to basic constructs, the Spellwork animating the scarecrow could not sustain copious physical damage, and would be rendered the inert once the spell was broken. Due to their components of sackcloth and often hay, they were particularly vulnerable to being lit on fire.