Homebrew Elder Ungulate (Goat) Species Details

Goats have a well-earned reputation for their stubborn personalities, ability to eat almost any foods, and large, shapely horns. Most goats are driven by simple desires; to see the world and eat it, to jump or climb on new things, and maintaining their large, lustrous horns and fur.

While their tendency to headbutt unsuspecting people is an ever-present risk, goats have been raised by humans for hundreds of years for their milk, meat, and fur.

An Elder Ungulate is a magical creature made either through the uplifting of a normal goat or exposing a more advanced race to a large amount of caprine energy.

Leaders of the Herd

Physically, Elder Ungulates appear like larger, bipedal versions of the specific animal they are modeled from. They have a large range of builds and features, but they all posess goatlike horns and faces, furred bodies, and hooves. These hooves do not prevent them from making the necessary somatic components needed to cast spells or use weapons or items.

However much they resemble their normal animal brethren, mentally and magically they are capable of holding their own against any other of the intelligent races of the world. They use this enhanced wisdom to lead their herds to a better life and greener pastures.

Even Headed

Goats are an even toed ungulate, and bear an animosity towards odd-toed ungulates. Being compared to something like a horse or donkey is likely to provoke anger or frustration.

Iron Stomach

Goats are ruminants, and are able to digest a number of plants that other creatures are unable to. This gives them a sense of superiority over more selective herbivores and is the source of the derogatory term "grass eaters" they use when referring to odd-toed ungulates. You are able to sustain yourself by eating browse in any wooded area without making a survival check.

Elder Ungulate (Goat) Traits

Your elder ungulate character has the following racial traits.

Ability Score Increase

Your Charisma score increases by 2, and your Dexterity score increases by 1.

Age

Goats become mature at about 1 year old and typically live between 15 and 18 years. However, through whatever strange magic made you an elder ungulate your aging has slowed and your exact lifespan is unclear. Some say that the first elder ungulates still roam the earth, inhabiting the highest mountain peaks and rarely, if ever, coming into contact with the outside world.

Alignment

Goats typically are herbivorous and can be found in a large variety of climates and biomes. They gravitate toward large rocky outcrops and cliffs. Contrary to common belief, their diet primarily is made up of browse, not grasses or grains. Elder Ungulates can be any alignment, but tend towards neutrality.

Size

Elder ungulates can range from just under 5 feet to about 6 feet in height, with large powerful leg muscles and curving horns that can extend as much as 3 feet from their head. Your size is Medium.

Here’s how to determine your height and weight randomly, starting with rolling a size modifier:

Size modifier = 2d8

Height = 4 feet + 8 inches + your size modifier in inches

Weight in pounds = 100 + (2d4 × your size modifier)

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Ram

You can use your head and horns to make unarmed strikes. If you hit with them, you deal bludgeoning damage equal to 1d4 + your Strength modifier.

Sure Footed

You have advantage on saving throws against falling or being knocked prone. Additionally, you have advantage on ability checks for climbing.

Powerful Leaps

Whenever you make a long or high jump, you can roll a d8 and add the number rolled to the number of feet you cover, even when making a standing jump. This extra distance costs movement as normal.

Goat Based Ability

You have proficiency in the Athletics and Intimidation skills, and you have proficiency with the Disguise Kit.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common, Druidic, and one other language of your choice.