Dwarf Centaur

Dwarf Centaur by Stone Gargoyle

Dwarf centaurs were created through magic means by experimenting on normal centaurs. They are much smaller, appearing to be half-dwarf, half-pony.
Unlike normal centaurs, dwarf centaurs live in hillside caves and mountain areas. They are good craftsmen, creating smithies in caves where they keep their tools. They will visit other peoples to trade for tools and clothing, which they are far more favorable toward wearing than normal centaurs. Fierce warriors, they will fight to the death to avoid capture and generally distrust two-legged people. Selfish creatures, they will cheat and murder to gain possessions and are not to be trusted.br> Dwarf centaurs have a great interest in commerce and mining, and find study of the magic and supernatural intriguing. Many study to become practitioners of magic.

Alignment: Any, but lean toward Evil and Selfish

Attributes: I.Q. 3d6, M.E. 2d6, M.A. 2d6, P.S. 4d6, P.P. 3d6, P.E. 5d6, P.B. 2d6, Spd 6d6+2

Hit Points: P.E. +1d6 per level of experience

S.D.C.: 20 plus those gained from O.C.C.s and physical skills

Natural A.R.: 8

Horror Factor: 12

P.P.E.: 4d6

O.C.C.s Available to Dwarf Centaurs: Any

Natural Abilities: Prowl 60%, track 77%, swim 60%. Leap 4 feet high and 6 feet long. Nightvision 200 feet, surefooted, excellent balance.

Attacks Per Round: Three per round or by hand to hand combat, whichever is greater.

Damage: Kick with front legs does 1d6+2 points of damage, rear does 2d6+4 points of damage, or by weapon.

Bonuses: +4 damage, +2 initiative, +2 to strike, +4 to dodge

Magic: By O.C.C. only

Psionics: Standard

Average Life Span: 90 years, some have lived to 140

Value: 400 to 2400 to unscrupulous slavers

Habitat: Land of the Damned, the Northern Mountains, Timiro Kingdom, Old Kingdom mountains, Old Kingdom

Language: Three of choice (+15%)

Enemies: None per se; bipedal humanoids in general

Allies: Dwarves

Physical Appearance: They look like miniature horses/ponies with a dwarf-like torso coming out of the neck. The head, hands and belly all resemble that of a dwarf. Males are heavily bearded when they reach maturity.

Size: 4-6 feet tall

Weight: 300-800 pounds

Notes: Dwarf centaurs prefer hammers and axes to all other weapons. They are skilled at making weapons and armor, and are good with working with metal in general. They can make their own suits of armor which are a combination of armor and barding, and can wear half suits of any kind of armor. They are very greedy, often hoarding large amounts of gold and gems.