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:

Ypoudoris is a minotaur Paladin

Background - Sailor
Family - One of your grandparents created a runic sword which. You and your siblings have grown up hearing of their deeds and seek to follow them

Trait - I'm good at defusing tensions with jokes or threats
Ideal - Pride. I will do anything to be the best there is
Bond - Where I grew up is my home, and I'll fight to defend it
Flaw - I am easily distracted by the smell of fresh meat

Trinket - Two leather caps for a pair of horns
Possible Pet - Volo is a lazy puppy. They have fleas or bugs living on them and love to play with children


Rill is a male minotaur Fighter

Background - Folk Hero
Family - You were raised by your older sibling. you have one older sister and four younger sisters. You had to contend with being left to die

Trait - When I forget to keep rein of my emotions they overwhelm me
Ideal - Might. In life as in war, the stronger force wins
Bond - I have a growing collection of trophies from the challenges I overcome
Flaw - I don't believe I can ever get lost

Trinket - A piece of obsidian with the date of a famous battle
Possible Pet - Honey is a furry giant badger. They have an extra tail and they were a gift from a friend


Moginus is a minotaur Wizard

Background - Charlatan
Family - Your parents died at the zoo. You grew up close you your one brother and one sister. The oldest sibling hates you

Trait - I like my jokes long and complex
Ideal - Redemption. We can all find redemption for the past in deeds of honor and glory
Bond - I'm full of inspiring tales and songs from many lands
Flaw - I am too often wrapped up in my own world

Trinket - A piece of obsidian with the date of a famous battle
Horns - Your horns are short but intricately shaped
Possible Pet - Torm is a scruffy vulture. They have a coat or other item that mostly covers them and know and can cast one cantrip


Erinimachis is a female minotaur Sorcerer

Background - Acolyte
Family - Your uncle, Nikavros was a great hero. You will try to found a shrine in their name

Trait - I welcome any staring contest or other test of wills
Ideal - Zeal. Nothing is more important that the righteous path I tread for my belief
Bond - I have a family, but I have no idea where they are. One day, I hope to see them again
Flaw - My zeal sometimes blinds me to the horrors around me

Trinket - A lump of marble with the names of three monsters. One has a line through it
Possible Pet - Scratch is an ugly giant owl. They can play or make a tune.


Triel is a minotaur Bard

Background - Soldier
Family - You were raised by goblinoids. Your adopted siblings torment you. You recently learnt that your parents are still alive

Trait - I'm haunted by memories of war. I can't get the images of violence out of my mind
Ideal - Freedom. Everyone should be able to walk their own path
Bond - I would give my life for the people I served with
Flaw - I am stubborn in my beliefs and philosophy

Trinket - An amulet of ivory and long hairs, etched with a demon's face
Possible Pet - Tempus is a cat. They are very impressive at begging and you rescued them from a laboratory or other place