Homebrew Centaurus Species Details

 

Centaurs are majestic and powerful creatures, with the upper body of a humanoid and the lower body of a horse. They have strong, muscular torsos covered in short hair, with arms that are as dexterous as a human's but end in hands with tough, leathery skin and thick, calloused fingers. Their equine legs are powerful and agile, ending in hard hooves that can deliver a powerful kick or stomp.

Centaurs are deeply connected to nature, and many live in forests or other wilderness areas. They have a strong sense of community and will go to great lengths to protect their herds and their territories. They are often seen as guardians of the natural world, and many centaurs have a deep respect for the fey creatures that share their homes.

Despite their imposing size and strength, centaurs are not inherently aggressive or violent. They are intelligent and curious creatures, and many are skilled in the arts of hunting, tracking, and survival. They have a natural grace and agility that makes them excellent fighters and hunters, and their hooves and powerful kicks make them formidable opponents in combat.

Centaurus Traits

Your character will have these traits:

Ability Score Increase

Your ability scores each increase by 1.

Age

Centaurus reach adulthood in their late teens and live less than a century.

Size

Centaurus stand between 7 and 8 feet tall and weigh between 1,500 and 2,500 pounds. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 40 feet.

Hooves

Your hooves are natural melee weapons, which you can use to make unarmed strikes. If you hit with a hoof attack, you deal bludgeoning damage equal to 1d6 + your Strength modifier.

Equine Build

Due to your lower body being that of a horse, you have advantage on saving throws against being knocked prone.

Charge

If you move at least 20 feet straight toward a target and then hit it with a melee weapon attack on the same turn, you can attempt to knock the target prone. The target must succeed on a Strength saving throw (DC 8 + your proficiency bonus + your Strength modifier) or be knocked prone. You can use this an amount of times equal to your proficiency 

Nature's Grace

You become proficient in Nature.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and Sylvan.