Homebrew Bovini Species Details

Bovini are powerful, but gentle beings that hail from the plains of Narfell. Due to the harsh living conditions of the plains, the Bovini have learned to live frugally allowing them to travel lightly as nomadic tribes.

While the Bovini are seen as gentle folk, their large build makes them fierce in battle if provoked. Fighting isn't something they seek out, but they'll never back down from a fight if pushed.

Physical Traits

Bovini are broad, stout humanoids. They have a very short neck and wide shoulders that cause them to have a slight hump. Their horns are anywhere from 22-26 inches in length and curl upward. 

Dark brown, coarse, thick fur surrounds their heads and necks. The rest of their bodies are covered with a lighter brown, coarse fur that's shorter and not as thick as the fur on the heads/necks, but still provides plenty of insulation from the weather. They have humanoid hands (covered in fur) and cloven hooves for feet. Bovini are born with red fur (often called red dogs) and short tufted tails. As they mature their fur becomes the brown colors.

Fearless and Intimidating

Bovini are often intimidating to many races due to their stature. They typically run in small tribes, but are sometimes seen by themselves. Because of their fearlessness they are well known as fierce warriors. 

Bovini tend to vent their outrage through violence, but they aren’t generally quick to anger. They are passionate, loving their friends and partners ferociously, and they laugh loud and long at good jokes.

Religion and Tribes

Bovini follow the God, Tempus, simply because he is the most notable and praised God in the Narfell plains. They adapt his ideologies in certain aspects, like carving their own paths and by fighting honorably in battle. The small Bovini tribes interpret these ideologies in their own ways, so no two tribes are the same. There are 8 known Bovini tribes: The First Hill Tribe, The Giant Fire Horde, The Arctic Rage Tribe, The Eternal Water Kin, The Twin Axe Warriors, The Jade Hammer Clan, The Silver Horn Nation, and The Gold Skull Horde.

Bovini Names

Almost every Bovini name is drawn from that long list of minor characters of legend, so that those folk are never forgotten.

Male Names: Oenmi Stonepelt, Veovin Singlestriker, Ireru Gloryslayer, Duufa Silentroar, Bjorrus Wolfrunner, Toonnark Keenwarrior, Arrak Valiantbane, Krumfuran Steelvigor

Female Names: Duoter Greatmind, Oensen Keenslash, Fasres Strongslash, Kuokea Stonefighter, Henedin Bravehoof, Reofa Brighthorns, Kianan Stonebane, Emkane Ironleader, Noodin Keenmind

Bovini Traits

Your Bovini character has the following racial traits. These traits are also suitable for Bovini in other D&D worlds where these people have avoided the demonic influence of Baphomet.

Ability Score Increase

Your Strength score increases by 2, and your Constitution score increases by 1.

Size

Bovini average over 6 feet in height, and they have stocky builds. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 35 feet.

Horns

Your horns are natural melee weapons, which you can use to make unarmed strikes. If you hit with them, you deal piercing damage equal to 1d6 + your Strength modifier, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike.

Goring Rush

Immediately after you use the Dash action on your turn and move at least 20 feet, you can make one melee attack with your horns as a bonus action.

Hammering Horns

Immediately after you hit a creature with a melee attack as part of the Attack action on your turn, you can use a bonus action to attempt to shove that target with your horns. The target must be no more than one size larger than you and within 5 feet of you. Unless it succeeds on a Strength saving throw against a DC equal to 8 + your proficiency bonus + your Strength modifier, you push it up to 10 feet away from you.

Imposing Presence

You have proficiency in one of the following skills of your choice: Intimidation or Persuasion.

Languages

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