Homebrew Bariaur Species Details

Bariaurs, probably a hardy relative of the centaur and created by the same sylvan being eons ago, have the body of a large ram or ewe and the torso of a muscular human. Their heads mix human and ramlike features; horns curl out of both sides of the skull of the male, for example. Bariaurs often carry large clubs as weapons.

Bariaur Traits

As a Bariaur, you have the following racial traits:

Ability Score Increase

Your Strength score increases by 2.

Size

Bariaurs are larger and more powerful than most other humanoid races. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 35 feet.

Centauric Build

Your lower half resembles that of a powerful ram or ewe. You have advantage on Strength (Athletics) checks related to jumping and charging.

Dual Nature

Your human and animalistic sides coexist, granting you proficiency in one skill of your choice from the following options: Athletics, Nature, or Survival.

Languages

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

Gender

Ramkin

  • Ability Score Increase: Your Constitution score increases by 1.
  • Horns: Male Bariaurs have curling horns emerging from their foreheads. You can use your horns as natural weapons, which you are proficient with. Your horns deal 1d6 piercing damage. When you make an unarmed strike with your horns, you can use your Strength modifier for the attack and damage rolls.
  • Charge: When you move at least 20 feet in a straight line and then hit a target with your horn attack on the same turn, the target takes an extra 1d6 piercing damage, and the target must succeed on a Strength saving throw (DC 8 + your Strength modifier + your proficiency bonus) or be knocked prone.
  • Fleet-Footed: Your base walking speed increases to 40 feet.

Ewekin

  • Ability Score Increase: Your Wisdom score increases by 1.
  • Ewe's Grace: Female Bariaurs possess an inherent grace. You have advantage on Dexterity saving throws against being knocked prone.
  • Hornless: As a female Bariaur, you lack horns, but you have developed greater intuition and connection to nature. You have proficiency in the Wisdom (Insight) skill.
  • Ewe's Blessing: You have advantage on saving throws against being charmed.

Appearance

Bariaurs typically have pale tan to dark brown skin and coats of brown or golden fur on their lower halves. They have cloven hooves and muscular, human-like torsos. They often wear clothing and adorn themselves with jewelry.

Alignment

Bariaurs value personal freedom and independence. They tend to be chaotic in alignment, but they can vary widely.

Lifestyle

Bariaurs are known for their nomadic lifestyles, roaming through the wilds and embracing the open spaces. They have a strong connection to nature and often find themselves in harmony with it.

Names

Bariaur names reflect their duality, combining human and animal-inspired elements. Some examples include Thalindar Swiftfoot, Bria Moonhorn, or Elinor Stoneshield.

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