Protogen (3.5e Race)

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Protogen

“	We still do not quite know the intentions of the Protogens, but we can only hope for the best. We are still currently working on contacting the leaders of the Protogen but they remain unresponsive as of now.	”
—Dr. PHD at his famous speech at the GG conference. 30 minutes after the speech a large coalition of Protogens showed up at the location causing a small amount of panic.

History

"In the dark eons of the war to end all wars, there was a group of mad scientist who with their twisted minds sparked an idea for new troops and explorers for this war on the next frontier, space. The first to be made were the Primagen, but sometime after the first creation, an accident that would leave many wondering what had gone wrong for everything seemed fine, but during this accident some Primagens and Scientists were pulled into another dimension. These stragglers began adapting to this new world they found themselves on with magic and technology they prospered, until the Crusades swept across the country side. Leading to the Primagens almost near extinction and sparking the measures they put in place. The projects they had been working on for many years finally came into effect as the Protogen were completed. The Crusade knew no bounds but with the cleverness of the remaining Primagens and Protogens they went to space seeking salvation in the stars. Primagens nowadays anywhere are exceedingly rare and one has not been seen for almost 400 years, while Protogens being more numerous are spread much more around and are much more likely to be out there still." - Noble Piece Prize winning Dr. PHD and his Colleagues at the University of Anomalous Happenings

Physical Description

The appearance of a Protogen's head is more rounded than a Primagen. Beyond having organic ears, other differences from Primagen include that it stands more upright and it‘s more organic. Its torso has some mechanical parts as well as organic fur around it. The legs can be thick or thin. All the body parts except the torso and head have a “plug n' play“ feature where they can replace their tail and arms with many different types of limbs, including aquatic, space, and more to work in many situations. Its facial expressions are shown through the helmet with a variety of different colors. They look like LED lights, but how they are actually powered is unknown. Protogens are 60% organic and 40% machine.

Relations

Society

Their society similar to that of a heavily militant country is one of obedience to the CODE although strict the society prospers. Being built for war they are in a sense like War-Forged in the way the interact with society. Rumors do exist of civilian Protogen population located somewhere, but they have yet to be cooperated by more than a few sources.

Alignment

Protogens are normally of a lawful or neutral alignment. Corrupted Protogens are normally of a chaotic or neutral alignment.

Language

Common.

Names

Top Scientist have yet to figure out any real naming conventions.

Male: Really anything will work for the most part

Female: Really anything will work for the most part

Racial Traits

Protogen

• Strength +2 Dexterity +2: Protogens are 60% organic and 40% machine.
• Monstrous Humanoid (Protogen):
• Medium: Protogens can vary in size from rather short to just over 6 feet.
• Protogen base land speed is 30 feet:
• Darkvision (Ex): Protogen can see in the dark up to 60 feet. Darkvision is black and white only, but it is otherwise like normal sight.
• Integrated Protection: Your body has built-in defensive layers, which can be enhanced with armor. You gain a +2 bonus to Armor Class.
• Plug n' Play: All the body parts except the torso and head have a “plug n' play“ feature where they can replace their tail and arms with many different types of limbs, including aquatic (Giving you a swimming speed of 30 ft), space (15 ft of directional flight in 0 gravity), and more to work in many situations at your DM's digression.
• Keen Ears: Protogens have keen ears granting you advantage on perception checks relying on hearing +5.
• Biomechanical Body: Protogens are considered both Humanoid and Constructs for all intents and purposes. Protogens are mainly organic with some mechanical augmentations.
• Armorfusion: You can don only armor with which you have proficiency. To don armor, you must incorporate it into your body over the course of 1 hour, during which you must remain in contact with the armor. To doff armor, you must spend 1 hour removing it. You can rest while donning or doffing armor in this way. While you live, your armor can't be removed from your body against your will if you are unconscious or dead the armor can be removed.
• Automatic Languages: Common. Bonus Languages: Any other language.
• Favored Class: .
• Level Adjustment:

Corrupted Protogen Traits

• Strength +6 Dexterity +2 Intelligence -4: Corrupted Protogens are 70% organic and 30% machine.
• Monstrous Humanoid (Protogen):
• Medium or Large: Corrupted Protogens can vary in size from rather short to just over 10 feet.
• Corrupted Protogen base land speed is 60 feet:
• Darkvision (Ex): Corrupted Protogen can see in the dark up to 60 feet. Darkvision is black and white only, but it is otherwise like normal sight.
• Integrated Protection: Your body has built-in defensive layers, which can be enhanced with armor. You gain a +2 bonus to Armor Class.
• Plug n' Play: All the body parts except the torso and head have a “plug n' play“ feature where they can replace their tail and arms with many different types of limbs, including aquatic (Giving you a swimming speed of 30 ft), space (15ft of directional flight in 0 gravity), and more to work in many situations at your DM's digression.
• Keen Ears: Protogens have keen ears granting you advantage on perception checks relying on hearing +5.
• Biomechanical Body: Protogens are considered both Humanoid and Constructs for all intents and purposes. Protogens are mainly organic with some mechanical augmentations.
• Corrution: Corrupted Protogen may have claws or other sharp objects on their hands that come out of the nanite of the visire of the protogens. -1ac claws 1d6 + str (move action), with these claws all electronic systems can be switched off for 2d4 rounds
• Automatic Languages: Common. Bonus Languages: Any other language.
• Favored Class: .
• Level Adjustment: 1

Plug n' Play

Arms Cost Effect Wings 2000g 15 ft. Poor without tail feathers, 60 ft. Good with tail feathers, cannot use any weapon Climbing Claws 1000g Climbing +4; with Climbing Gear (legs and Tail) 15 ft. spider climb Swimming Gear 1000g swim speed +15 ft.; can not use any weapon or climb Weaponist Arm +850g

Legs Cost Effect Running Gear 1500g +45 ft., -10 climb Jumping Gear 1500g +5 Jumping, -5 climb and -10 ft. speed Swimming Gear 2000g swim speed +15 ft., 1/2 land speed, can not climb Climbing Gear 2000g Climbing +4; with Climbing Gear (arm and Tail) 15 ft. spider climb

Tails Cost Effect Climbing Gear 1800g Climbing +4; with Climbing Gear (arms and legs) 15 ft. spider climb Swimming Gear 1500g swim speed +15 ft. Tail Feathers 1500g Feeding Tail 500g bite 1d4+str

Vital Statistics

Not a lot is known about the life span of Protogens for none have been observed to die of natural causes. They do appear to be able to be killed but it requires a lot of effort to put them down. From analysis of a felled Protogen we have been able to rough conclude that their lifespan might exceed 500 years.

Table: Protogen Random Starting Ages

Adulthood	Simple	Moderate	Complex
years	+	+	+

Table: Protogen Aging Effects

Middle Age1	Old2	Venerable3	Maximum Age
years	years	years	+ 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: Protogen Random Height and Weight

Gender	Base Height	Height Modifier	Base Weight	Weight Modifier
Protogen	4' 5"	+2d8	75 lbs.	× (2d8) lb.
Corrupted Protogen	6' 5"	+2d8	105 lbs.	× (2d8) lb.

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