Yamcha is a longtime friend and ally of Goku's that possesses great fighting spirit. He is usually accompanied by his devoted cat companion Puar, and he is characterized by his intense fear of women. He is anxious and willing to be trained by Kami and to join the battle against the Saiyans, even though he understands that the odds are against them. In the heat of the battle Yamcha volunteers to fight the Saibamen instead of Krillin because Krillin has already been brought back to life by the Dragon Balls once, which is the limit.