Tempus (3.5e Race)

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Rithaniel (talk)
Date Created:	September 27, 2009
Status:	WIP
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Tempus

“

Our world may be dead... but it is still our world.

”

Physical Description

Tempus are a race of creatures who come from the outer reaches of the darkness of space, from a world that died many eons ago, and left them, alone in the darkness and the dust. The Tempus tower above most other beings, yet can look strangely familiar to already known breeds of creatures, since, at first glance, they simply looking like a 14 foot tall, terriblly emaciated humanoid. Though, this couldn't be farther from the truth. The sunken pits that appear to be the eyes of a Tempus are actually something more akin to ears, their actual sight mechanism being several microscopic orbs that are dispersed across the face's of the Tempus. The Tempus have no nose or skin, instead being coverred in a strange bio-material that resembles compacted dust, and is able to pick up on scents rather easily.

Personality

The Tempus are very ancient and very wise entities, who have seen thousands upon thousands of years pass before their eyes before they are even considered adults. Tempus are very, very patient entities, who take a long time doing anything, from determaning wether or not to even take an action, to simply making breakfast. In fact, they tend to infuriate other races with their prolonged deliberations and meandering mannerisms.

Racial Traits

• +2 Strength, −2 Dexterity, +2 Wisdom
• Outsider (Xenotheric): Tempus are aliens from far distant, dead worlds, and, as such, they have amazingly little in common with humans. They do not start out with all xenotheric traits, instead possessing the traits below, lack a bio-energy pool, and may not take xenotheric feats. However, they do have access to the Tempus Paragon class.
• Large: –1 penalty to Armor Class, –1 penalty on attack rolls, –4 penalty on Hide checks, +4 bonus on grapple checks, lifting and carrying limits double those of Medium characters.
• Tempus base land speed is 20 feet.
• As a Xenotheric race, Tempus do not have to sleep or breath.
• Immunity to fascination and exhaustion
• −2 penalty to all Reflex saves.
• Body of Dust (Ex): When a Tempus dies, their body is considered to be destroyed outright, regardless of cause.
• Eternal Endurance (Ex): Tempus need to eat and drink like most any other creature, but can survive on much less than other races, being able to survive without water for 1 day plus a number of extra days equal to their Constitution score (not modifier). Additionally, a Tempus can go without food for a number of days equal to 3 × their Constitution score (not modifier). See Starvation and Thirst for more details.
• Automatic Languages: Common, Temorian. Bonus Languages: Any.
• Favored Class: Any.

Vital Statistics

Table: Tempus Random Starting Ages

Adulthood	Simple	Moderate	Complex
20,000 years	+60d% years	+120d% years	+180d% years

Table: Tempus Aging Effects

Middle Age1	Old2	Venerable3	Maximum Age
50,000 years	85,000 years	125,000 years	+10,000d% 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: Tempus Random Height and Weight

Gender	Base Height	Height Modifier	Base Weight	Weight Modifier
Male	13' 7"	+1d10"	700 lb.	× (2d4) lb.
Female	13' 6"	+1d12"	695 lb.	× (2d4) lb.

Note: It is unrealistic to actually attempt to roll some of the random ages given here, so, instead, it is advised that a player use an online rolling system, such as this one.

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