Primal Saiyan (3.5e Race)

Warning This race is mainly for dragon ball styled campains and as such it would be conciderd stronger then base and many homebrew races i recommend asking your dm before you play this

Primal Saiyan

Personality

Saiyans possess a fierce and proud demeanor that reflects their warrior heritage. They are known for their boundless courage, unyielding determination, and insatiable thirst for combat and challenge. On a normal day, Saiyans often exude confidence and assertiveness, driven by their innate desire to push their limits and prove their strength.

Physical Description

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Saiyans are a physically robust and powerful race, known for their distinctive appearance that sets them apart from other humanoid species. On average, Saiyans stand tall, with males reaching heights between 5'8" and 6'5" and females ranging from 5'5" to 6'2". Their well-muscled frames reflect their natural strength and affinity for physical combat they also have a distinct tail that normally either matches there hair color is is brown the tail resembles that of a monkeys tail.

Saiyans typically possess spiky, jet-black hair, though variations exist, including different shades of brown and even rare instances of silver or gold. Their eyes are commonly sharp and expressive, with colors ranging from deep black to various shades of brown. A unique characteristic of Saiyans is their ability to transform, causing their hair to change color and their eyes to adopt a distinctive, intense look during moments of heightened emotion or combat.

Their skin tones span the full spectrum of human diversity, with Saiyans adapting to the climates and environments of their upbringing. Saiyan warriors often bear battle scars, a testament to their life of constant challenges and combat.

Relations

Saiyans, with their proud and warrior-centric culture, often find it challenging to establish harmonious relationships with other races. Their competitive nature and love for combat can create tension in interactions with more peaceful and diplomatic races.

Alignment

Saiyans typically lean towards chaotic alignments, embodying the spirit of individualism, freedom, and a strong desire to forge their own destinies. Their natural inclination towards combat and challenges can lead them to pursue their goals with a sense of determination that may disregard established norms and authority.

Lands

Saiyans, being a hardy and adaptable race, can thrive in a variety of environments. However, they feel most at home in lands that offer ample opportunities for training, combat, and personal growth.

Religion

The Saiyan race, over the course of their history, has largely moved away from organized religious practices. In ancient times, they venerated Yamoshi as the first Super Saiyan god, attributing legendary status to him. However, as the Saiyan society became more focused on martial prowess, personal strength, and the pursuit of power, religious traditions began to wane.

Language

they only speak common

Names

Saiyan names are often bestowed upon individuals based on a combination of tradition, lineage, and personal achievements. The process of naming a Saiyan can vary

Racial Traits

• +2 str +2 con -1 cha -1 int
• Humanoid
• Medium
• Primal Saiyan base land speed is 30 feet:

Zenkai Ability (Ex)

When a Saiyan reaches half health or less in battle and survives, they undergo a Zenkai boost. Once per day, when a Saiyan is reduced to half health or lower, they gain the following benefits:

They gain temporary hit points equal to Half There Max Hit Points. They deal extra damage to all attacks equal to their character level + 2. They gain +2 to their Armor Class. The Zenkai is only in effect for the encounter in which it was triggered. Once the encounter is over, the Zenkai effects fade.

Oozaru Transformation (Su)

When a Saiyan sees a full moon, they undergo an uncontrollable transformation into the Oozaru form. In this form, the Saiyan gains the following benefits and drawbacks:

They gain Extra damage on all attacks Equal To There Character Level +2. They gain +4 to Armor Class. They gain temporary hit points equal to their character level. They lose 10 feet from their base speed. Their clothes and armor are stretched to fit them. They grow in size by 10 feet. However, they also suffer the following drawbacks:

When they run out of temporary hit points, they automatically de-transform. The transformation can only be used for a maximum duration of 1 minute,10 Turns per 10 character levels after level 1. The player must make an Intelligence saving throw every turn to try to regain control. The DC for this saving throw is 10. On a successful save, the player regains control, and the transformation ends Or They Can Choose To Continue In The From With Sligh control Being able to do basic actions and attack but still cant have and conversations or anything complex. Upon regaining control, the Saiyan gains 2 levels of exhaustion.

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• Automatic Languages: common Bonus Languages: undercommon
• Favored Class: Barbarian
• Level Adjustment: +1

Vital Statistics

Table: Primal Saiyan Random Starting Ages

Adulthood	Simple	Moderate	Complex
15 years	+0	+5	+5

Table: Primal Saiyan Aging Effects

Middle Age1	Old2	Venerable3	Maximum Age
75 years	150 years	175 years	+200 years
At middle age, −1 to Str, Dex, and Con; +1 to Int, Wis, and Cha. At old age, −2 to Str, Dex, and Con; +1 to Int, Wis, and Cha. At venerable age, −3 to Str, Dex, and Con; +1 to Int, Wis, and Cha.

Table: Random Height and Weight

Gender	Base Height	Height Modifier	Base Weight	Weight Modifier
Male	5’ 5”	+1d20	150 lb.	× (1d6) lb.
Female	5’ 2”	+1d20	130 lb.	× (1d6) lb.

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