HGd10PHB - Minotaur

Minotaur
Minotaur are a kind found in ancient Terran legends and in reality on many worlds in the Chaos Universe. These brutes vary in temperament from world to world, but many are often nomadic or at least tribal and have skills useful in such societies. A staple kind in most worlds, they are not often shunned except for the more violent breeds

Description
Minotaur are humanoid in form with two powerful legs and two matching arms. They walk upright, like humans, but different breeds may have feet or hooves depending on the world. Some are covered in fur while others may only have it on their shoulders and heads. The most prominent feature of minotaur is the bovine heads. Females (cows) have either very small horns or none at all. They are often smaller and more slender than their male (bull) counterparts. Bulls often have large horns of various shapes which they use in combat.

Coloring ranges most often from white to black along the greyscale or in all the earth-tones and lower frequency visible spectrum colors. Green frequency and above are rarity and usually indicate some additional magical involvement or simply dye.

Minotaur live an average of a hundred years.

Society
Most minotaur societies are patriarchal in a sense. An alpha bull will run the herd (or sometimes tribe) and likely has several mates. However, other bulls are allowed to have mates as well. How many and when is determined often by feats that benefit the herd. This patriarchy is very loose as the bulls, especially the younger ones, are more likely out and away from the herd attempting to make their mark in the world to earn their mate(s). This leaves the cows at home to run the day to day business of the herd. They can be very powerful with their persuasion of the alpha bull in all matters save warfare.

Some herds train both bulls and cows equally, especially in more dangerous worlds. In these cases, the leadership is more likely a counsel of both genders.

Character Creation
 Key Characteristic:  Constitution

 Base Characteristics:  +3 CON; +2 STR; -1 AGL; -1 BEA

 Skill Bonuses (BP): 

+3 to the following (goes into the Misc. Bonus box on the Skill line on the character sheet) as soon as the skill is acquired naturally:
 * Crafting (stone, wood, leather)
 * Handle Animal
 * Herbalism
 * Hunting/Foraging
 * Interrogation
 * Intimidation
 * Survival
 * Charge (Melee Combat Skill)
 * 2H Melee
 * Hand to Hand
 * Natural Armor

 Traits & Foibles: 

All Minotaur have: Pick one for free Pick one for no slots:
 * Mazecrawler
 * +20 LIFE
 * +20 MYR (does not increase REC)
 * Brave
 * Last Battle
 * Multifighter
 * Bad Temper
 * Bloodlust
 * Clumsy - A clumsy minotaur has trouble moving on stone or other surfaces because of their hooves. All Movement related actions receive a -5 when standing on a smooth, hard surface.  If that surface is also wet the penalty is -10.  If a minotaur is provoked or enraged the penalty is doubled.
 * Phobia (1-2 Slot Worth)

As Heroes
Because of their herd mentality, Minotaur tend to be loyal companions, protecting those in their adopted herd even to the point of their own lives. However, earning that loyalty can take some time. Often hired muscle, the hero minotaur serves as tank or melee damage dealer, charging into battle to break enemy lines and disrupt their plans. Once in the midst of foes, their toughness generally draws attention while their companions attack from the flanks.

Navigation

 * Hero's Guild Players Handbook Home
 * Chapter 1 - Creature Kinds
 * Chapter 2 - Primary Characteristics
 * Chapter 3 - Skills
 * Chapter 4 - Traits and Foibles
 * Chapter 5 - Physical Combat Skills 
 * Chapter 6 - Mystical Skills
 * Chapter 7 - Equipment
 * Chapter 8 - Crafting
 * Chapter 9 - Knowledge Social and Movement Skills
 * Chapter 10 - Optional Classes
 * Chapter 11 - Rules of Engagement