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Roleplay Sheet: Vegeta, Dragon Ball Z
Fandom: Dragon Ball Z
Character: Vegeta
Open for crossovers? Yes
Appearance:
Standing at 5′5 (well over 6′ if you were to count his hair), Vegeta is a leaner, more compact man than most of the hulking figures the Saiyan race produced, in part stunted from his years in Frieza’s service. Black hair comes up in the trademark royal flame from a sharp widow’s peak and stern brows sit low over cunning onyx eyes. While he eventually wears some casual earth clothing, he’s most comfortable in a variety of close fitting training clothes in blue, white and gold.
Personality:
Vegeta comes off as a cold, standoffish person by virtue of his breeding, though there is a warmer side buried under decades of conditioning. Emotionally stunted, he doesn’t always react to things in normal, healthy ways and is known for his hot temper. Arrogant, egotistical and prideful to a fault, Vegeta has a superiority complex that only starts to ease up as he goes through more trials.
Backstory:
Vegeta was born as the Prince of Saiyans, heir to the throne of Planet Vegeta in age 732, during the reign of the Cold Empire. Forced into Frieza’s service at a young age, he was kept in line with the threat that his father would be killed if he ever disobeyed - likewise, a threat that Vegeta would be killed kept his father in line for several years before he tried to stage an uprising. It ended not only with the death of the king, but the destruction of the Saiyans’ home planet. Unaware that Frieza had been the cause of the Saiyan genocide, Vegeta was orphaned under his control, one more noble taken from his home to be a jewel in Frieza’s court. Due to his immense power even as a child, Vegeta was used in clearing planets for the planet trade that Frieza ran. His only Saiyan companions - and the only survivors he was aware of - were Nappa, his childhood bodyguard, and Raditz, a Second Class Saiyan who had been assigned to them.
Despite such a small circle, Vegeta carried himself with pride in all he knew of Saiyan tradition and his role as the prince. He quickly outstripped both Raditz and Nappa in power, however, and as he continued to grow up under Frieza’s cruel regime he lost a great deal of respect for the older Saiyans, viewing them as lesser due to being less powerful than he was. In a mix of earned pride and sheer defiance, he clung to his title and to the perception that he would be able to redeem the Saiyans, and would one day become a legendary Super Saiyan and defeat Frieza.
His perspective was strongly challenged when faced with Raditz’s brother, an Earth-raised Saiyan who insisted on going by the name Goku. Goku was not only able to defeat him when they first clashed on earth, but would continue to prove himself a superior fighter when they both traveled to Namek in a race to get their Dragon Balls. Vegeta would face his first death there, at Frieza’s hands, but not before desperately entrusting the task of killing the tyrant to the last remaining pureblooded Saiyan - Goku.
Despite knowing of the Dragonballs, Vegeta certainly didn’t expect to be brought back to life - indeed, it was more an accidental benefit of the wording of the wish. However, he ended up stranded on Earth, taken in by Bulma. He continued to train furiously in an attempt to catch up to Goku, who would remain his rival throughout his life.
During his time on earth, there was a series of villains to challenge them both - Frieza returned with his father, only to be defeated by a mysterious youth who brought news of a future enemy. His apparent ability to turn into a Super Saiyan was something that disturbed Vegeta greatly - between his human coloring and the lack of potential parents, he denied that it could be possible.
Only later, once he and Bulma had grown closer and had a son was it revealed that the youth was indeed Trunks from the future. And while initially Vegeta was harsh and unfeeling towards him, when he lost him in battle it sparked protective instincts he hadn’t known he had.
Losing Goku in the same battle took a lot of the fight out of Vegeta. He continued to train, but there was seven years of relative peace where the only enemy he had was himself. He attempted to become a better father figure to young Trunks, the grief and loss he’d felt at losing Mirai Trunks never far from the back of his mind. He and Bulma were too much alike not to quarrel regularly, but there was an undeniable bond between them, even if he did occasionally take her for granted.
Another enemy made itself known after so much peace, appearing just as Goku returned to life for a day. This battle would be one of Vegeta’s hardest, and yet also represent the most personal growth.
While he allowed the wizard Babidi to possess him, he accepted the power boost and shook off the impulse to follow his orders, merely using the new strength to fight Goku. Unfortunately, the battle was cut short as he had to face Majin Buu, a battle that would lead to his ultimate sacrifice, giving his life to protect his few loved ones - his small family, and even his rival. But his death was in vain, as Buu came back to life.
Eventually, with Earth’s heroes taken down one after the other, Vegeta was allowed out of the afterlife to join Goku in fighting Majin Buu. Filled with the grief of losing his young son and mate, Vegeta finally worked cooperatively with Goku, and while it was a long, difficult fight, they were ultimately victorious with Goku striking the killing blow.
Unexpectedly brought back to life once more, Vegeta finds himself in a position of clarity. He admits - if only to himself - that Goku is the superior fighter. He will consider him a rival for the rest of his life, but the burning need to be better has finally faded. His actions have damaged several relationships, but after losing his family he is ready to fight to keep them in his life. For once, there is something more important than being the strongest.
Main Verses:
V: Prince of all Saiyans (Pre-DBZ)
Heir to throne of Planet Vegeta, the prince was drafted into Frieza’s service as a child, and served him with complete obedience under the understanding that his father’s life was on the line. When King Vegeta attempts to stage a rebellion and rescue his son, he is killed anyway, and the Saiyan planet destroyed. Orphaned and outmatched, the young prince continued to serve Frieza in hopes of one day gaining the strength to destroy him.
V: Second to One (Saiyan Saga/Frieza Saga)
After having been the strongest of the remaining Saiyans for his entire life, Vegeta doesn’t know what to make of Goku. The Earth-raised Saiyan acts nothing like the proud warrior heritage Vegeta clings to, and his mercy is utterly foreign. Still, he finds himself in an alliance of convenience against Frieza, eventually putting his hopes on Goku that at least someone of Saiyan blood would defeat Frieza.
V: Super Saiyans (Android Saga/Cell Saga)
Stranded on Earth, Vegeta continues his mixed rivalry and alliance with Goku, and somewhat falls into a relationship with Bulma. Far from the ideal husband or father, he takes both Bulma and Trunks for granted up until Cell makes him realize how deeply their loss would strike him.
His pride in becoming a Super Saiyan is a bittersweet victory as he’s both outstripped by Goku and Gohan, and then denied the chance to ever surpass Goku as the younger Saiyan sacrifices himself against Cell.
V: Fallen and Redeemed (Buu Saga)
Adrift after the death of his rival, Vegeta ends up settling into a routine that includes becoming more of a family man. With only vague ideas of what a father should be like, he is harsher on Trunks than perhaps he means to be, and still maintains a public front with Bulma despite the fact that he truly does care for them both.
When Goku returns, his pride and bitterness get the best of him and he takes advantage of Babidi’s attempt to control him, but his mind is too strong to be leashed.
In the end, faced with losing his loved ones and even his life, Vegeta realizes how much his family means to him and finally settles down.
V: What Matters Most (Post-DBZ, not ‘Super compliant)
After having lost everything, Vegeta has learned to appreciate his family. His daughter has him wrapped around her little finger, much like her mother, and he tries to spend time patching his relationship with Trunks. His rivalry with Goku remains, but his threats to kill him are empty as he has come to value him as an ally and something of a friend.
Roleplay Notes:
Sidenote: I haven't seen Super, so this is just DBZ canon, and anything afterwards is non-Super compliant.
Content Warnings: Canon typical violence, PTSD
Shipping: Yes, with chemistry, though it takes him time to form attachments.
General Stats:
Character: Vegeta
Open for crossovers? Yes
Appearance:
Standing at 5′5 (well over 6′ if you were to count his hair), Vegeta is a leaner, more compact man than most of the hulking figures the Saiyan race produced, in part stunted from his years in Frieza’s service. Black hair comes up in the trademark royal flame from a sharp widow’s peak and stern brows sit low over cunning onyx eyes. While he eventually wears some casual earth clothing, he’s most comfortable in a variety of close fitting training clothes in blue, white and gold.
Personality:
Vegeta comes off as a cold, standoffish person by virtue of his breeding, though there is a warmer side buried under decades of conditioning. Emotionally stunted, he doesn’t always react to things in normal, healthy ways and is known for his hot temper. Arrogant, egotistical and prideful to a fault, Vegeta has a superiority complex that only starts to ease up as he goes through more trials.
Backstory:
Vegeta was born as the Prince of Saiyans, heir to the throne of Planet Vegeta in age 732, during the reign of the Cold Empire. Forced into Frieza’s service at a young age, he was kept in line with the threat that his father would be killed if he ever disobeyed - likewise, a threat that Vegeta would be killed kept his father in line for several years before he tried to stage an uprising. It ended not only with the death of the king, but the destruction of the Saiyans’ home planet. Unaware that Frieza had been the cause of the Saiyan genocide, Vegeta was orphaned under his control, one more noble taken from his home to be a jewel in Frieza’s court. Due to his immense power even as a child, Vegeta was used in clearing planets for the planet trade that Frieza ran. His only Saiyan companions - and the only survivors he was aware of - were Nappa, his childhood bodyguard, and Raditz, a Second Class Saiyan who had been assigned to them.
Despite such a small circle, Vegeta carried himself with pride in all he knew of Saiyan tradition and his role as the prince. He quickly outstripped both Raditz and Nappa in power, however, and as he continued to grow up under Frieza’s cruel regime he lost a great deal of respect for the older Saiyans, viewing them as lesser due to being less powerful than he was. In a mix of earned pride and sheer defiance, he clung to his title and to the perception that he would be able to redeem the Saiyans, and would one day become a legendary Super Saiyan and defeat Frieza.
His perspective was strongly challenged when faced with Raditz’s brother, an Earth-raised Saiyan who insisted on going by the name Goku. Goku was not only able to defeat him when they first clashed on earth, but would continue to prove himself a superior fighter when they both traveled to Namek in a race to get their Dragon Balls. Vegeta would face his first death there, at Frieza’s hands, but not before desperately entrusting the task of killing the tyrant to the last remaining pureblooded Saiyan - Goku.
Despite knowing of the Dragonballs, Vegeta certainly didn’t expect to be brought back to life - indeed, it was more an accidental benefit of the wording of the wish. However, he ended up stranded on Earth, taken in by Bulma. He continued to train furiously in an attempt to catch up to Goku, who would remain his rival throughout his life.
During his time on earth, there was a series of villains to challenge them both - Frieza returned with his father, only to be defeated by a mysterious youth who brought news of a future enemy. His apparent ability to turn into a Super Saiyan was something that disturbed Vegeta greatly - between his human coloring and the lack of potential parents, he denied that it could be possible.
Only later, once he and Bulma had grown closer and had a son was it revealed that the youth was indeed Trunks from the future. And while initially Vegeta was harsh and unfeeling towards him, when he lost him in battle it sparked protective instincts he hadn’t known he had.
Losing Goku in the same battle took a lot of the fight out of Vegeta. He continued to train, but there was seven years of relative peace where the only enemy he had was himself. He attempted to become a better father figure to young Trunks, the grief and loss he’d felt at losing Mirai Trunks never far from the back of his mind. He and Bulma were too much alike not to quarrel regularly, but there was an undeniable bond between them, even if he did occasionally take her for granted.
Another enemy made itself known after so much peace, appearing just as Goku returned to life for a day. This battle would be one of Vegeta’s hardest, and yet also represent the most personal growth.
While he allowed the wizard Babidi to possess him, he accepted the power boost and shook off the impulse to follow his orders, merely using the new strength to fight Goku. Unfortunately, the battle was cut short as he had to face Majin Buu, a battle that would lead to his ultimate sacrifice, giving his life to protect his few loved ones - his small family, and even his rival. But his death was in vain, as Buu came back to life.
Eventually, with Earth’s heroes taken down one after the other, Vegeta was allowed out of the afterlife to join Goku in fighting Majin Buu. Filled with the grief of losing his young son and mate, Vegeta finally worked cooperatively with Goku, and while it was a long, difficult fight, they were ultimately victorious with Goku striking the killing blow.
Unexpectedly brought back to life once more, Vegeta finds himself in a position of clarity. He admits - if only to himself - that Goku is the superior fighter. He will consider him a rival for the rest of his life, but the burning need to be better has finally faded. His actions have damaged several relationships, but after losing his family he is ready to fight to keep them in his life. For once, there is something more important than being the strongest.
Main Verses:
V: Prince of all Saiyans (Pre-DBZ)
Heir to throne of Planet Vegeta, the prince was drafted into Frieza’s service as a child, and served him with complete obedience under the understanding that his father’s life was on the line. When King Vegeta attempts to stage a rebellion and rescue his son, he is killed anyway, and the Saiyan planet destroyed. Orphaned and outmatched, the young prince continued to serve Frieza in hopes of one day gaining the strength to destroy him.
V: Second to One (Saiyan Saga/Frieza Saga)
After having been the strongest of the remaining Saiyans for his entire life, Vegeta doesn’t know what to make of Goku. The Earth-raised Saiyan acts nothing like the proud warrior heritage Vegeta clings to, and his mercy is utterly foreign. Still, he finds himself in an alliance of convenience against Frieza, eventually putting his hopes on Goku that at least someone of Saiyan blood would defeat Frieza.
V: Super Saiyans (Android Saga/Cell Saga)
Stranded on Earth, Vegeta continues his mixed rivalry and alliance with Goku, and somewhat falls into a relationship with Bulma. Far from the ideal husband or father, he takes both Bulma and Trunks for granted up until Cell makes him realize how deeply their loss would strike him.
His pride in becoming a Super Saiyan is a bittersweet victory as he’s both outstripped by Goku and Gohan, and then denied the chance to ever surpass Goku as the younger Saiyan sacrifices himself against Cell.
V: Fallen and Redeemed (Buu Saga)
Adrift after the death of his rival, Vegeta ends up settling into a routine that includes becoming more of a family man. With only vague ideas of what a father should be like, he is harsher on Trunks than perhaps he means to be, and still maintains a public front with Bulma despite the fact that he truly does care for them both.
When Goku returns, his pride and bitterness get the best of him and he takes advantage of Babidi’s attempt to control him, but his mind is too strong to be leashed.
In the end, faced with losing his loved ones and even his life, Vegeta realizes how much his family means to him and finally settles down.
V: What Matters Most (Post-DBZ, not ‘Super compliant)
After having lost everything, Vegeta has learned to appreciate his family. His daughter has him wrapped around her little finger, much like her mother, and he tries to spend time patching his relationship with Trunks. His rivalry with Goku remains, but his threats to kill him are empty as he has come to value him as an ally and something of a friend.
Roleplay Notes:
Sidenote: I haven't seen Super, so this is just DBZ canon, and anything afterwards is non-Super compliant.
Content Warnings: Canon typical violence, PTSD
Shipping: Yes, with chemistry, though it takes him time to form attachments.
General Stats:
- MBTI: INTP
- Alignment: Lawful Neutral
- Birthday: March 30, 732
- Ethnicity: Saiyan
- Species: Saiyan
- Pronouns: He/him
- Gender: Cismale
- Orientation: Demiromantic, pansexual