Nyssian Minotaurs

Minotaurs are often considered a base humanoid as there are many other variants. On Nyssa they are one of the Horn-Kin, one of the original creatures to begin building civilizations. They are hunters to the core of their essence, it is part of their personality to be watchful and always protectionist in nature. Unlike their other Horn kin are a rapine species, they have no female cow as part of their species, instead they must mate with other creatures. In the past, when they had empires, they raided for slaves to use as breeding stock. Now they either pay or get into equal relationships to raise their calves, especially female horn-kin. More than half of Minotaurs are in male-to-male relationship with their own kind. It has been millennia since their empires scrawled the land, now they are a distinct species that make their living among others. In some they are heralded for their gladiatorial skill, act as bodyguards, but usually they work as rangers, protecting the outlands. It was discovered long ago, that because they rarely refuse a personal challenge, it is common for Minotaurs to break rank, thus despite their brute strength, are not a preferred warrior race for the front lines. Base Stats: +3 to strength, -1 to any two (intelligence, wisdom and charisma) Bonus: Tracking Skill +4 +6 to skills One free feat Skills and feats as ranger or fighter 2 HD Immune to maze magic, +1 to natural AC, +3 skill points, +2 to strength or constitution 3 HD Specialize in Large Axe, Spear or Mace +3 skill points, New Feat 4 HD Never flat-footed, +1 to natural AC, +3 skill points, +2 to strength or constitution 5 HD Divine Compass, (They never lose their direction), +3 skill points, New Feat 6 HD Hunt skill - Gain their HD as a one time boost to hunt rolls, +1 to natural AC, +3 skill points 7 HD Horn Attack - Double damage, +1 to natural AC, +3 skill points, New Feat, +2 to strength or constitution 8 HD Intimidation Gain their HD as a one time boost to intimidation rolls, +1 to natural AC, +3 skill points 9 HD Charge Attack - Gain triple damage on a hit if charging from more than 20 feet away +9 skill points, New Feat, +4 to any two ability scores

Minotaurs must finish their natural HD progression before they are able to select a new class. If they deviate, they are unable to gain additional levels in this progression path.