5e D&D Character Idea - Minotaur

Idea for your next character, an NPC, members of an adventuring party or a backup character
They are associated with goring horns, honour, rage, battle and boats. From Ravnica and Theros, they can charge foes with their horns, are never unarmed and knock them backwards in melee.

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ancestry:

Angrath is a minotaur Barbarian

Background - Hermit
Family - You have two older sisters who both overshadowed you received little attention growing up. There is a prophecy that both of them are trying to fulfil.

Trait - I judge people by their actions, not their words
Ideal - Zeal. Nothing is more important that the righteous path I tread for my belief
Bond - I will become the greatest hero that ever lived
Flaw - I am hunted by a rival family of bloodthirsty minotaurs

Trinket - A tattered piece of a legendary war banner
Horns - One of your horns juts to the side and curves upwards. The other is etched with small runes
Possible Pet - Hawk is an affectionate awakened cat. They change their color to match their surroundings and you got them to replace another beloved companion that is no more


Rumi is a female minotaur Fighter

Background - Outlander
Family - You family life was dominated by...met a fantastical creature.

Trait - When I forget to keep rein of my emotions they overwhelm me
Ideal - Honor. If I act without honor I shame the name I carry
Bond - Another saved my life when I was young and I will never leave any who need me
Flaw - I have a habit of holding grudges

Trinket - Several iron marbles in a leather pouch
Horns - In combat your horns take on a reddish glow
Possible Pet - Oscar is a turkey. They hate swimming


Raastred is a female minotaur Fighter

Background - Entertainer
Family - Your mother is a military leader and your father is a skilled illusionist. You are their oldest child and both try to control your life

Trait - If I've decided to do something important I'll see it through to the end
Ideal - People. The people around me are all that matter, not ideals
Bond - I will become the greatest hero that ever lived
Flaw - I've never satisfied with what I have

Trinket - A set of ram knucklebones marked with sigils
Possible Pet - Max is a dancing monkey. They are always bringing you dead things as gifts


Sekra is a minotaur Fighter

Background - Hermit
Family - You were very close to a grandparent growing up. With their dying breath they asked you to bury part of them in a place of legend

Trait - My horns are my pride and joy
Ideal - Adventure. To keep testing yourself against new challenges is to live fully
Bond - I will become the greatest hero that ever lived
Flaw - I am easily distracted by the smell of fresh meat

Trinket - A small bell on a silver chain
Possible Pet - Prince is a friendly giant spider. They love to jump out on people


Jak is a male minotaur Paladin

Background - Acolyte
Family - You have one older brother you haven't seen for five years. Your mother is a renowned seer and revealed a great secret to you.

Trait - I ask everyone I meet for a joke or a story
Ideal - Discipline. The path to betterment is through mastery of self
Bond - A rival defeated me and I will take my revenge on them when the time is right
Flaw - I sometimes forget that battle is not the only option

Trinket - An iron arrowhead that slew one of your grandparents
Horns - Your horns curl back on themselves
Possible Pet - Fang is a gentle jackal. They want to be the center of attention and wear a small bell or other item that makes a noise