Centaur

A centaur is a majestic and powerful creature with the upper body of a humanoid and the lower body of a horse. They embody a harmonious blend of strength, agility, and wild nature. Centaurs are known for their natural grace, keen senses, and exceptional speed, making them formidable warriors and skilled hunters.

Physically, centaurs possess the torso, arms, and head of a humanoid, typically resembling a muscular and noble-looking individual from the waist up. Their lower bodies are that of a horse, with four sturdy legs and hooves, granting them incredible speed and endurance. Centaurs usually stand around 7 to 8 feet tall at the withers, with varying coat colors and patterns that resemble those of horses in the natural world.

Centaurs often dwell in vast and untamed wilderness areas such as forests, plains, or mountain ranges, where they form close-knit communities and live in harmony with nature. They are known for their deep connection to the natural world, possessing an innate affinity for animals and the ability to communicate with them. Centaurs are skilled archers and equestrians, using their exceptional mobility and archery skills to defend their territories or engage in quests and adventures.

Their society is often organized around honor, loyalty, and tribal bonds, with strong communal values and respect for nature. Centaurs value freedom and independence, seeking to protect and preserve their ancestral lands from those who would seek to exploit or harm them. They often embody a sense of wisdom and ancient knowledge, serving as guides or sources of counsel to those who prove themselves worthy.

Encountering a centaur can lead to unique interactions and alliances. They can serve as allies, mentors, or guardians to adventurers, providing them with guidance, sharing their wisdom, or joining forces in battles against common foes. Centaurs bring a sense of majestic beauty, wilderness lore, and a connection to the natural world to the rich tapestry of the game’s storytelling.

Special Abilities

Charge

If the centaur moves at least 30 ft. straight toward a target and then hits it with a pike attack on the same turn, the target takes an extra 10 (3d6) piercing damage.

Actions

• Multiattack: The centaur makes two attacks: one with its pike and one with its hooves or two with its longbow.
• Pike: Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (1d10 + 4) piercing damage.
• Hooves: Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) bludgeoning damage.
• Longbow: Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, range 150/600 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2) piercing damage.

Proficiencies

• Skill: Athletics +6
• Skill: Perception +3
• Skill: Survival +3