THE TURTLE TRIBE (U'un-Zol):
The U'un-Zol or Turtle Tribe is most often encountered in and around fresh and sea water and dense jungles like the ones in Skraelund, lower Lazarius, and Rhamier. Although predominantly comprised of Turtles, Terrapins, and Tortoises. They are close relatives to Snakes, Repitles, Crocodilians, Lizards, and Amphibians but aren't especially close.
Most U'un-Zol however are a blend of these races and display a wide variety of natural adaptations. They usually stay close to the water and congregate in groups but may also are found in deserts. All Turtlemen possess a shell granting +1 Natural AC but if Adaptions are taken Such as Leathery Shell or Armored Shell, the AC can go up Tremendously.
Due to the shell all Tortoisian's possess, none can wear man-made armor. If armor were to be crafted ffor them, it would cost x5 the normal amount and would add any armor penalties (including movement) to their normal restrictions.
OTHER TURTLE-LIKE RACES: Dragonturtles, Dragonborn, Amphibians, Turtles, Snakes, and Dinosaurs are part of the many relatives of the U'un-Zol and intermingling between the tribes is uncommon but not altogether unheard of.
BODY ALTERATIONS: Depending on the Phase of the U'un-Zol, he gains 1 or more powers from this list to add to his template. Suggested body alterations are below to accompany the powers.
ATTRIBUTE MODIFICATIONS:
Animist Reptilians get +2 CON and a -2 DEX
SIZE: Animist Turtles are of Small size. They stand a tiny 3'+ tall (+1d12 males and 1d8 females) and weigh about 30 + 10d10 pounds for males and 3d10 for females but there are many larger versions.
DESCRIPTION: The U'un-Zol are heavy and muscular with strong smooth scales. They have colors that range from black, to yellow, electric blue, red, or brown, tan or green of all shades and brightness.
ATTRIBUTES: +2 CON, -2 DEX
SIZE: Small size.
SPEED: U'un-Zol base speed is 15 feet (small) and 25 foot (Medium).
U'UN-ZOL VISION: U'un-Zol base sight starts as normal but can be upgraded to low-light vision.
U'UN-ZOL RACIAL ABILITY: U'un-Zol get to choose up to 6 points of racial traits.
AUTOMATIC LANGUAGES: Common, U'un-Zol.
BONUS LANGUAGES: Animist, Sylvan.
FAVORED CLASS: Rogue
FAVORED ALIGNMENT: No particular alignment.
RACIAL/REGIONAL FEATS: Varies by land, choose (1) Regional Feat free. Additional feats can be chosen from this list (unless the feat prohibits this) as regular feat choices.
REGIONAL ANIMAL / MONSTER LORE: Take '10' on all animal and take '5' on all monster knowledge checks for the listed animals and creatures of Isimiir.
REGIONAL KNOWLEDGE: Take '10' on all Local Knowledge Checks for the City, Town, or Village the character lives in. Take '5' on all History Checks related to Isimiir.
U'UN-ZOL ANIMIST POWERS:
1 Point
ANIMAL SPEECH (Ex) (All): Turtle - The U'un-Zol can speak with Turtles as a Proficiency in addition to any other languages he knows, this is a Bonus Language.
Suggested Animal Features: The Turtleman has a croaking or hissing voice. The U'un-Zol has a booming or hissing voice that carries.
HIBERNATE (Ex) (All): The U'un-Zol can sleep for as many days as his CON score, waking up weakened by 1 STR and CON per three days. Recovery: The U'un-Zol heals 1 (each) point of STR and CON per day that a good meal is had. In hibernation, he heals at +1 HP per day, and needs no food or water. This is a great ability to have when food is scarce or the temperature is inhospitable. Tortoisians are cold-blooded—that is, their body temperature stays about the same as the temperature of their surroundings. Those that live in regions with harsh winters hibernate during the cold weather. Many of those that live in warm, dry climates estivate—that is, become inactive during summer.
Suggested Animal Features: The Tortoisian has sleepy looking eyes, the Turtleman yawns often, the U'un-Zol naps every noon. He complains about extreme temperatures.
MEDIUM-SIZED (Ex) (Leatherback Sea Turtle): The Turtleman's sizes are normally small but this one is a giant amongst his people. He now is medium-sized and stands between 4'5" and 5'4" weighing 100 to 140 lbs.
UNDERWATER VISION (Ex) (All): The U'un-Zol can see in the water 60' feet in all but the most cloudy of water, even if too dark for normal humans.
Suggested Animal Features: The U'un-Zol has reptilian looking eyes from which a clear membrane flicks over the eyeball.
2 Point
SNAPPING JAWS (Ex) (Snapping Turtle): The U'un-Zol can bite for 1d4 (Small) or 1d6 (Medium) with it's massive jaws and hooked beak.
Suggested Animal Features: The U'un-Zol has prominent jaws and a beak.
CHEST PLATING (Ex) (All): The Tortoisian's chest is covered with thick plating granting it a +2 Natural Armor Class. This Adaptation can be taken with Leatherback or Armored Shell.
Suggested Animal Features: The U'un-Zol has thick playing on the front part of his chest and abdomen.
SWIM (Ex) (All): The U'un-Zol can swim at his normal movement rate +10 feet a round.
Suggested Animal Features: The U'un-Zol has prominent webbed hands and feet. On land, the U'un-Zol has a lumbering gait like a troll.
HOLD BREATH (Ex) (All): The Turtleman can hold his breath underwater for 10 Rounds per CON Mod Minimum 10 Rounds.
Suggested Animal Features: The U'un-Zol has powerful lungs and has a barrel chest.
3 Point
RETRACTABLE BODY (Ex) (All): The Tortoisian can retract his body into a space roughly 1/2 of his normal size. This can be done as a Swift Action. This allows it to hide inside it's own shell. While in it's shell, it is considered in Total Defensive Stance except that the AC bonus is treated as a Natural Armor bonus, not a DEX Bonus. He cannot move while in the Retractable Body Pose.
Suggested Animal Features: The U'un-Zol has splayed out legs. His extremities including his neck are extremely wrinkled.
LOW-LIGHT VISION (Ex) (All): The Turtleman can see twice as far as a human under starlit conditions.
Suggested Animal Features: The U'un-Zol has the eyes of a reptile, lights in the dark reflect off of their eyes.
LEATHERBACK SHELL (EX) (Leatherback Sea Turtle): The Tortoisian has a leather shell instead of an Armored Shell. This is lighter and provides less protection but is more streamlined. It provides a +3 AC but does not slow down the Tortoisian's land and swim speeds overmuch -5 foot Land Speed.
Suggested Animal Features: The U'un-Zol has a leathery shell. The color of a Tortoisian's shell may vary. Shells are commonly colored brown, black, or olive green. In some species, shells may have red, orange, yellow, or grey markings, often spots, lines, or irregular blotches. One of the most colorful turtles is the eastern painted turtle, which includes a yellow plastron and a black or olive shell with red markings around the rim.
TELESCOPING NECK (Ex) (Turtle): The turtle can extend his neck an additional five feet from his torso allowing it to reach,threaten, or bite in the next square (or upwards). Can only be taken if the turtle is medium-sized. Can also be taken with retractable body. Extending the neck takes one move action and is a secondary attack.
Suggested Animal Features: The U'un-Zol has a long wrinkly neck that extends past what most people expect.
4 Point
QUICKSNAP (Carnivorous Turtles): The turtle can extend his neck an additional five feet from his torso allowing it to reach,threaten, or bite in the next square (or upwards). Can only be taken if the turtle is medium-sized. Can also be taken with retractable body. Extending the neck is a free action and allows the Toroisian to use a full primary attack with his bite.
Suggested Animal Features: The U'un-Zol has a long wrinkly neck that extends past what most people expect. He eats meat, usually fish.
IRON TOUGHNESS: The U'un-Zol is extraordinarily durable gaining the following abilities: +2 FORT Save, +1 HP a Level, and +2 to CON Checks.
Suggested Animal Features: The Tortoisian has leathery skin and light scarring from past brushes with death.
LONG-LIVED: The U'un-Zol has the lifespan of elves and is immune to magical aging attacks.
Suggested Animal Features: The Tortoisian is old and wrinkles but has a lively look in his eyes.
ARMORED SHELL (Ex) (Turtle): The Turtleman wears and is protected by a massive armored shell that provides incredible natural protection. +6 Natural Armor. This shell reduces the turtle's land speed by 10 feet per round. Buying this prevents the Tortoisian from purchasing Leatherback Shell.
Suggested Animal Features: The Tortoisian has a massive shell on his back. The color of a turtle's shell may vary. Shells are commonly colored brown, black, or olive green. In some species, shells may have red, orange, yellow, or grey markings, often spots, lines, or irregular blotches. One of the most colorful turtles is the eastern painted turtle, which includes a yellow plastron and a black or olive shell with red markings around the rim.
