Minotaur

Minotaurs hail from the northern seafaring lands mainly the region known as Angrboda.  As a culture they are taught to be skilled in seafaring and are known to be largely fearless and bold at sea.  Though not all follow the faith many find peace with worshipping The Hag  due to the chaotic nature of the elements at sea or at port.  Creators of the Black Skiffs  they are found in any port city.  Though their culture is violent they are very VERY honor bound.  Known to risking a failed raid if they can't see honor in it, refusing to be thieves.  Despite this, much like man they will follow their own path for good or evil.

Basic Information

Anatomy

The body of a human and the head of a bull. Averaging around 7 ft tall.

Genetics and Reproduction

Like other humanoids they consist of 2 sexes.  To most these go largely unnoticed as they carry themselves the same.

Growth Rate & Stages

Minotaur come to age around 13 when they are thrown into battle as the first test.  Those sent to the northeastern border they must survive what is known as "The Long Night".  Alone they descend into the valley 300 feet below the rocky cliff.  There they must set up a small camp alone and fend off the mindless undead inhabitants that only come in bright moonlight.  The magic of this land keeps regenerating the creatures into a constant but not overwhelming flow testing their resolve.  Some subcultures of Minotaur take this to another level with a local drug making them see visions in battle.    
Others especially those in the south take it to the sea.  They are cast in a rowboat 3 days from shore and told to survive in the winter months.  These waters are frequented by many different creatures or storms during this time which stops the trade route for half the year.  This is a treacherous time since Minotaur are not know to be the best swimmers despite their love of the sea.