Centaur

Human-horse hybrid. A large humanoid.

Imagine the upper body of a human joined to the body of a horse. They shun clothes and prefer a nomadic life to the confinement of cities.

Wise relativist, strong nomad, wild philosophers.


 
HD: 3 Armor: none
Hit it: normal Dodge it: normal
Move: fast  

It resists charm and sleep (because of its fey ancestry), as well as exhaustion. It can see very far.

Attacks (1/round)

Pike Drag. The centaur makes one melee attack (1D6) and may move nearby, dragging the target with it on a hit.

Charge. If it has space, the centaur charges with its hooves and pike. If the target doesn’t dodge, it takes (1D8) damage and is knocked prone.

Longbow. The centaur makes one ranged attack (1D6).



Random Encounter
  1. Monster: 1D10 centaurs & … (1D4)
    1. nothing
    2. 1 shaman
    3. 1 soldier or warrior
    4. roll twice
  2. Lair: A waterhole in a pasture decorated with pennants. 50% chance that they sell exotic goods from far away.
      OR
    Omen: The sound of confident hooves.
  3. Spoor: A campfire with only hoof tracks.
  4. Tracks: Hooves track.
  5. Trace: Faded pennants forming a star map.
  6. Trace: An arrow with fletching from a foreign bird.
Salvaging the body

You find the monster’s weapons and … (Roll as many times as the HD of the monster)

  1. Nothing.
  2. 40’ of rope.
  3. A ration.
  4. 1D8 expertly crafted arrows
  5. Local herb that cures a common affliction.
  6. A colorful scarf.
2D6 Calytaur Cultures

Combine the result of both tables to get the broad lines of this humanoid culture in this part of the world.

Cultures

  1. The ones that migrate in giant herds following star maps.
  2. The raiders that live off pillaging.
  3. The ones that run a hero academy.
  4. The ones from the great army.
  5. The ones that live in harmony with the elves.
  6. The ones that are knights errant.

Features

  1. They have no metal.
  2. They spend half the year in the world of the fey.
  3. They need to reach a certain destination before solstice or they turn into horses.
  4. Their leader is a chevall manipulating them.
  5. They are the last survivors of a fallen civilization.
  6. They despise settlers.
Player Class

Play as a centaur!


DM Notes

Compared to the 5th edition version, I gave it more interactive attacks. Also, considering the contemporary association of centaurs with wisdom, I made them resistant to some fairy tricks. — SaltyGoo

Written on November 14, 2020