Bariaur (PWH)

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The bariaur—herbivorous denizens of the Upper Planes often remind primes of centaurs, their goat-bodies topped by
human torsos and arms. Their faces display somewhat more animal-like features than centaurs, and male bariaur sport a fine pair of curling ram's horns.
Bariaur can be exceedingly fussy about their appearances, dyeing and shaving their pelts in intricate patterns. They're well known for their wanderlust, building no towns but roaming over several of the Upper Planes in a seemingly random path. Most claim Ysgard as their birthplace, though some herds are native to Elysium, the Beastlands, or Arborea. In personality, bariaur are usually carefree, social, out going, and friendly. Though considered frivolous by some the sturdy bariaur nevertheless are fierce fighters when their families or friends are threatened. Ysgardian bariaur, in particular, hold a special hatred for giants, no doubt due to the predations of the enormous humanoids upon bariaur herds.
PC members of this race possess infravision to a 60-foot-range and a movement rate of 15. 
While most are chaotic good, PC bariaur may be of any nonevil alignment. They may rise to 13th level in any allowable class. Further benefits depend on the sex of the bariaur, as their society maintains traditional roles for males and females.
On initial character generation, male bariaur gain a +1 bonus to Strength and Constitution and suffer a -1 penalty to Wisdom and Dexterity. With their horns, they can always attempt to butt an opponent for 1d8 points of damage (plus Strength bonus), tripling this result by charging at least 30 feet in a straight line. If the hit is successful, the charging bariaur must save versus breath weapon or suffer the same damage as the target. Charged creatures size M or smaller are knocked to the ground 50% of the time. Male bariaur can become fighters, rangers, paladins, or priests.
Female bariaur, generally somewhat more intellectually inclined, gain a +1 bonus to Intelligence and Wisdom but suffer a -1 penalty to Strength and Dexterity. They lack horns with which to attack opponents but add +2 to all surprise rolls and +3 to saving throws versus spell. Females can be fighters, priests, or wizards.
==Role Playing a Bariaur==
The joy of freedom, the love of laughter, and the exultation of victory are your meat and drink. These are things worth dying for nothing else is more important. 
These concepts supersede all others, coming even before duty, honor, or gold. Others claim them (and you) frivolous at times, but you cannot imagine life without these treasures; the very thought of losing them chills you to your very bones. But it's best not to dwell upon that. Enjoy life, laughing in the sun, or whatever passes for a sun in the places that you visit. Though things may turn grim, you know that you'll always have the strength ofyour convictions and what they represent to sustain you.
Category:PWH Races