Minotaur
Minotaurs are barrel-chested humanoids with heads resembling those of bulls. Their horns range in size from about 1 foot long to great, curling weapons easily three times that length
Basic Information
Anatomy
Minotaurs are large, muscular humanoids with the head of a bull, upper torso, hands, and body of a human, and hooved feet. Their fur and wild hair typically range from brown to black. Their fur often covers the forearms, chest, abdomen, and legs much like typical human body hair. Males are referred to as bulls and reach up to 8 feet in height, while females – cows, are similar in appearance, with broader hips, humanoid breasts, and reach only 7 feet.
Minotaur bodies are of similar shape and build to that of an ogre. Despite their heads being that of a bull, there are subtle differences in features between mundane beasts and minotaurs. Some are known to have cow-like tails; however, that trait is not common. Their snouts are thicker and longer than that of an animal, and Minotaurs had sharp carnivore teeth this allowing them an omnivorous diet. Lastly, unlike bovines, minotaurs' eyes are positioned closer to the center of their faces, granting them good depth perception.
The Minotaur's iconic feature – their horns – are very similar to normal bulls', slightly curving forward. Both males and females have similarly shaped huge horns. However, males' are longer and thicker on average. There are several horn coloring variations, and sometimes as many as three colors can be present. Minotaurs with dark fur often have dark yellow or brown horns. The shortest horns were around 1 foot and could reach up to three times that length.
Minotaur bodies are of similar shape and build to that of an ogre. Despite their heads being that of a bull, there are subtle differences in features between mundane beasts and minotaurs. Some are known to have cow-like tails; however, that trait is not common. Their snouts are thicker and longer than that of an animal, and Minotaurs had sharp carnivore teeth this allowing them an omnivorous diet. Lastly, unlike bovines, minotaurs' eyes are positioned closer to the center of their faces, granting them good depth perception.
The Minotaur's iconic feature – their horns – are very similar to normal bulls', slightly curving forward. Both males and females have similarly shaped huge horns. However, males' are longer and thicker on average. There are several horn coloring variations, and sometimes as many as three colors can be present. Minotaurs with dark fur often have dark yellow or brown horns. The shortest horns were around 1 foot and could reach up to three times that length.
Growth Rate & Stages
Minotaurs develop at a slower pace than humans, typically becoming teens at around 8 or 9 years old, and reaching full maturity around the age of 20. Once they reach maturity, though, minotaurs age quickly, and one allowed to die of old age would rarely live beyond 50.
Minotaur
Female Minotaur Cleric
Lifespan
50 years
Average Height
7-8 ft
Average Weight
300-500lbs.
Average Length
Horns: 1-3 ft
Related Organizations
Appearance
Skin Color
Black, brown, fair, pale
Hair Color
Black, brown, or white
Eye Color
Brown, blue, green, and gray
Distinctions
Physically powerful, fur-covered, hooves, horns, tail
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