Minotaur

[Amanojyaku]

Minotaurs are a race of bipedal, bovine humanoids from the temperate planet of Kothas. The true origin of the race is not known, but there is possible evidence of the Minotaurs being bred and farmed as livestock for the Syrne. Whether these creatures occurred naturally or were artificially created is up for debate, but the Kothian Empire insists that they are 100% real beef.

Regardless of their origins, Minotaurs are known across space as tenacious and prideful warriors. They tend to keep to themselves and are an uncommon sight outside of their homeworlds. When you do find Minotaurs, they are often employed as gladiators, bodyguards, and wrestlers due to their natural bulk. They predominantly worship Sargas, equivalent of Khorne in Tauric tongue. Minotaurs are incredibly stubborn, and insisting that his name is Khorne and not Sargas will likely start a fight.

Physical Characteristics
Average Height: 2.3-2.7m
Average Weight: 290-320kg
Languages: Trade, Tauric
Common Personality Traits: Loud, proud, straightforward, stubborn, rash
Common Physical Traits: Bulky physique, bull-headed, sharp teeth, coarse fur, bellowing voice
Example Names: Alicia, Mogis, Galdar, Tahngarth, Pallas

Racial Statistics
Characteristic Bonus: +1 to Strength or Constitution
Skill Bonus: +1 to Athletics and Intimidation
Power: Mess with the Bull: Gain a natural weapon with the following statistics: 1k2 R or I; Melee; Brawling, Unwieldy.
Size: 5

Racial Feats

Bulldozer [Minotaur]
Your hackles are raised, your blood is high, and nothing's going to sway you from your path... forward, and through that wall! Gain +2 Resilience against opportunity attacks provoked by movement, and ignore penalties caused by difficult terrain when you Charge or Run.

Bullheaded [Minotaur]
Gain three free raises on any test to resist external control... from any source.

Mazeolithic [Minotaur]
You cannot be lost, ever, anywhere, even with the most powerful of magic. You can commit a location to your memory with just a bit of concentration, after which you always know your own position relative to it and will be drawn back along the path you'd taken from it as easily as just giving up and letting your feet wander... exactly as if you'd used a Golden Marble.

White Bull's Blood [Minotaur, Paragon]
Some bulls are big enough to look down their noses at Aasimar. Others can stare down Goliaths. Gain +1 Size and +1 Strength, and your Strength can be increased to six dots. Greater size also means more weight to throw around; your melee attacks deal +0k1 damage.

Physical Qualities

Minotaurs are enormous, hulking brutes, definitely built to impress. They have decidedly bovine skulls, with solid horns attached, topping off a thick neck, broad shoulders and barrel chest. Minotaur hands are a bit clumsier than most humanoids' with three thick fingers and a thumb, but their grip is strong and sure. They stand on thick, cloven hooves. Most scorn clothing beyond a belt to carry necessary equipment, covered as they are by their shaggy fur; most sport single shades, with brown and black being the most common.

Playing a Minotaur

Minotaurs take pride in whatever task they set for themselves, be it gladiatorial combat, counseling, or painting tiny plastic equine figurines in pastel colors. They feel themselves to be deeply connected to the earth, living spartan lives without need for the distractions and metal whatchajiggers that everyone else seems to insist on using. No, Minotaurs are generally content to keep to their own homeworlds, and the various clan wars that pass for entertainment.

That isn't to say that taurs are primitives... far from it. Minotaurs learn quickly, and have an odd sixth sense that makes them excellent navigational officers. They have a deep respect for both strength and command, however; it's not uncommon for a Minotaur to viciously mock a physically weak commander, while following his orders unquestioningly. They often take it upon themselves to maintain what they perceive as proper discipline... not a whole lot of people will argue with two meters of raw beef armed with a chainsword.

With all that said, Minotaurs - like their bovine forebears - are herd animals, group-oriented. Their instinct is to protect and coddle their weaker friends, and keep an eye on the sharp-toothed ones. They are, however, omnivorous... a taur will devour meat with as much gusto as the Squat across the table, and put away almost as much drink as well. What really surprises most berks is that Minotaurs love a good steak!

Minotaur Heroes

Epiktitos is a punk with a chip on his shoulder the size of Acheron's Ork population. He is an arrogant child and takes his challenges head-on and headstrong. He spends his time fighting in the arena to find someone who can stand and match his might. He doesn't care who lives or dies, but the show must go on and the fighting can never end.

Nike is a minstrel who wishes to spread the tales of her lineage to the furthest crystal spheres. To reach this goal, she has traveled from her homeworld to Sigil, where she managed to convince a Vampire to Embrace her so that she could ensure her family name makes its way into the history books, even if it takes her forever.

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