Homebrew Saiyan Species Details
Saiyans, while not too drastically different from most races, have their own traits. They are naturally muscle-bound and stocky, with few being overweight or skinny. But even the most unassuming of Saiyans pack a wallop. Saiyans stand from 5 feet tall to 7 feet, and universally possess long, straight hair, that usually sticks into one style their entire lives. They can range from 140 pounds to 300, depending on their bulk. Saiyans usually possess pale skin, although some are shades darker. Females are not especially voluptuous but are usually shorter than their male counterparts. They all possess simian-type tails, which are present since birth, and are uniquely prehensile. They reach puberty around 13 years of age and begin to grow rapidly. They maintain their youth for 80 years and stay in their peak physical form for a long time before rapidly ageing to death.
Saiyans have their own hierarchy, which is a monarchy ruled by a king. Beyond that, however, they tend to stick to their families, in which they hunt, eat, and train with each other. When a Saiyan leaves home, there is no long ceremony with weeping, as parents recognise one's need to grow in life, and they don't want to impede. While some races might think of Saiyans as cold to one another, they do not bear dislike towards one another, but rather respect each other's space and place in life. Saiyans are typically very aggressive and hard-headed, with short explosive tempers.
Saiyan names usually derive from puns or wordplay on vegetables, or by direct Japanese translations of same. For example, Broly (Broccoli), Paragus, (Asparagus), Kakarot (Carrot), Bardock (Burdock).
Saiyan Traits
Saiyans, as a warrior race, are biologically and physically adept at combat.Ability Score Increase
Your Strength, Dexterity and Constitution scores each increase by 1.
Age
Saiyans mature quickly from late teens can live up to 100 years, and they stay in prime fighting condition until their very last few years.
Alignment
Saiyans tend to share common personality traits, even at young ages. Being war-like people, they share an innate enjoyment for conflict and fighting, choosing violence over peace with other races. While most Saiyans are commonly of chaotic alignments, with few being lawful. They respond well to shows of power allowing the strongest of their people to stand above the rest.
Size
Saiyans are taller and heavier than humans standing at around and beyond the 6-foot range and averaging almost 250 pounds. Your size is Medium.
Speed
Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
Born For Battle
All Saiyans are born fighter with natural talent in their blood. Your unarmed strikes deal 1d4 bludgeoning damage
Languages
You can speak, read and write Common and one other language of your choice.
Further Beyond
Saiyans are known to push past what is their limit and continue to fight despite fatal injuries. When you are reduced to 0 hit points but not killed outright, you can drop to 1 hit point instead. You can’t use this feature again until you finish a short or long rest.
Prehensile Tail
Your Saiyan biology includes a prehensile tail. Objects may be carried and manipulated with it, including fine manipulations. You cannot hold a weapon or shield using your tail. Due to the increased balance your tail grants you, you are proficient in the Acrobatics skill. If your tail is severed, you are no longer considered proficient in Acrobatics. Your tail will slowly grow back over the course of a week, you regain use of it once you complete a long rest.
Powerful Build
Despite their size Saiyans are biologically more efficient in feats of strength compared to other races their size. You count as one size larger when determining your carrying capacity and the weight you can push, drag, or lift. However, Saiyans also require greater quantities of food and drink to sustain their massive strength. You require twice as much food as a normal Medium-sized creature would.
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