Centaurs

Basic Information

Anatomy

Centaurs are human from the waist up, and merge into a horse from the waist down. Both their skin and horse half can be any color between white and brown.

Biological Traits

Male Centaurs are generally larger than females and are able to grow facial hair. Female Centaurs are able to produce milk from their breasts and are the ones that give birth.

Genetics and Reproduction

Centaurs reproduce the same way as a horse, not having the capability as Humans.

Growth Rate & Stages

Centaurs from infancy take 4 years to reach childhood and from there it takes 14 years to reach adulthood, at the age of 18 a Centaur is considered a young adult. A Centaur who reaches the age of 30 is considered an adult and at the age of 60 they are considered to be elderly.

Ecology and Habitats

Centaur live in heavily forested areas, and hunt whatever prey or gather whatever food they can find.

Dietary Needs and Habits

Centaur are omnivores, and can eat both meat and fruit/vegetables. They will often hunt deer, bear, or moose.

Biological Cycle

As time progresses Centaurs age and grow until eventually their body reaches a point that they can no longer sustain themselves and die.

Additional Information

Geographic Origin and Distribution

Forests

Average Intelligence

Human or higher

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Enhanced Hearing

Civilization and Culture

Gender Ideals

Female Centaur tend to stay at home while male centaur go hunting.

Average Technological Level

Centaurs do not trust technology, and still use stone, iron or wooden tools.

Major Language Groups and Dialects

Human language, Language of animals, Centaur dialect

Common Dress Code

There's no code of dress, but usually centaur will wear very little or in the case of males, nothing at all, simply because they don't see a need for it.

Common Taboos

Centaur are forbidden from interacting with Humans, and are to be wary of other races.

Common Myths and Legends

It's been rumored that Centaur are hiding something incredible give from the God of Hunting to them, and this is why they never talk with other races. No evidence has ever been produced to support this claim.

Interspecies Relations and Assumptions

Centaur make contact with other races sparingly, and will not interact with Humans at all.

Genetic Ancestor(s)

• Humans

Genetic Descendants

• Demigods

Scientific Name

Saddleless Riders

Lifespan

150 years

Average Height

1.83-2.13m

Average Weight

381-998 kg

Related Organizations

• Monster Hunter Guild