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Bariaurs
Bariaur

Bariaur Large celestial, chaotic good
The bariaur is a hybrid creature similar to the centaur. It has the
Armor Class 15 (hide armor, shield)
lower body of a ram or ewe and an upper torso of a humanoid, Hit Points 26 (4d10 + 4)
with male bariaurs growing long, curved horns out from their Speed 40 ft., climb 30 ft.
foreheads. Most bariaurs wear simple clothing or hide armor over
their upper bodies. STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
Carefree Nomads. The bariaur is a creature full of wanderlust. 13 (+1) 12 (+1) 12 (+1) 10 (+0) 12 (+1) 12 (+1)
It gets along well with like-minded creatures such as elves and fey.
A bariaur often dyes its hide and hair in vibrant colors and wears Skills Athletics +3, Perception +3
jewelry to express its carefree persona and originality. A bariaur Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 13
is usually encountered in meadows, plains, and highlands but can Languages Celestial, Common
often be found in significant numbers in the House of Nature and Challenge 1 (200 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
Ysgard. A bariaur frequently travels in large groups of more than
40, comprised of extended families and led by a shaman or priest. Charge. If the bariaur moves at least 20 feet straight toward a target
Ardent Competitors. The bariaur may be a carefree and and then hits it with a Ram attack on the same turn, the target takes
winsome creature, it is also a skilled warrior. Regardless of its an extra 5 (2d4) damage.
path into adulthood, all bariaurs train in archery and melee Magic Resistance. The bariaur has advantage on saving throws
weapons. It enjoys competition, often participating in contests against spells and other magical effects.
and games of any sort, such as drinking, jousting, singing, story-
Sure-Footed. The bariaur has advantage on Strength and Dexterity
telling, or wrestling. If it meets someone formidable, such as an
saving throws made against effects that would knock it prone.
adventurer, the bariaur sees it as a sign of courage and honor to
Actions
challenge that creature to a contest of its choice. The bariaur does
not take the outcome of such matches seriously, but enjoys and
Multiattack. The bariaur makes two melee attacks: one with its War
values the act itself and will often treat its competitor as a friend Pick or ram and one with its Hooves. Or it makes two Longbow
afterward. attacks.
Beleaguered Quarries. Bariaurs come into conflict with
War Pick. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
creatures that prey on them - bulettes, chimeras, dracotaurs,
Hit: 5 (1d8 + 1) piercing damage.
dragons, giants, rocs, winter wolves, and wyverns. If they cannot
stave off such attacks, they will seek and hire adventurers that Hooves. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit:
could help. 6 (2d4 + 1) bludgeoning damage.
Ram. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 3
(1d4 + 1) bludgeoning damage.
Longbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, range 150/600 ft., one
creature. Hit: 5 (1d8 + 1) piercing damage.

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