Yuan-ti (3.5e Race)

Author: ThunderGod Cid (talk) Date Created: July 4, 2010 Status: IN AMERICA! Editing: Clarity edits only please

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Yuan-ti Pureblood

Despite being the lowliest of their race, yuan-ti purebloods are still kickass snake-people.

In some more human contexts, the term "pureblood" has been applied as a mark of superiority over others. Not so for the yuan-ti. The most human-like of their race, purebloods are often scorned by other yuan-ti for their weak bloodline and lack of power.

Yuan-ti purebloods are very similar to humans in appearance, with certain serpentine traits including thin lips, narrow eyes with slitted pupils, and forked tongues. Imagine Lord Voldemort as an NPC and that about does it. Purebloods speak the language of their race, Yuan-ti, which typically involves a great deal of hissing and rattling noises that require a forked tongue to execute. Many also learn Common in order to better blend into foreign areas, but the snake-like quality of their voices is unmistakable.

Racial Traits

None

• +2 Strength,+2 Dexterity,+2 Wisdom.
• Medium: As Medium creatures, yuan-ti purebloods gain no bonuses or penalties based on size.
• Yuan-ti base land speed is 40 feet.
• Dark Vision 60 ft.
• Snake Form (Ex): A yuan-ti has the ability to transform into a snake of any size at will as a swift action. A transformed yuan-ti keeps its ability scores as well as gaining natural attacks of the snake (bite, constrict etc..).
• Detect Poison (Ex): Yuan-ti purebloods are all capable of using detect poison as the spell at will.
• Snake Speech (Ex): A yuan-ti has the ability to constantly speak with animals at will, except it only applies to snakes. In addition, a yuan-ti has a +2 bonus on Bluff checks.
• Poison Immunity (Ex): As venomous creatures, yuan-ti have naturally strong immune systems and are immune to all poisons.
• Scent (Ex): A yuan-ti has the ability to detect other creatures through their scent.
• Automatic Languages: Common, Yuan-ti.
• Bonus Languages: Abyssal, Draconic, Elven, Goblin, Ignan, Infernal, Undercommon.
• Favored Class: Any
• Level Adjustment: +0
• Effective Character Level: 1

Vital Statistics

Table: Apex Random Starting Ages

Adulthood	Simple	Moderate	Complex
25 years	+1d4	+1d6	+1d8

Table: Apex Aging Effects

Middle Age1	Old2	Venerable3	Maximum Age
100 years	200 years	300 years	+20d20 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	6' 0"	+2d10	160 lb.	× (2d4) lb.
Female	5' 5"	+2d10	135 lb.	× (2d4) lb.

"Carry on, citizen."

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