The Centaur in Crowfall is more than just a normal person whose lower body happens to be a horse. If you want to be archetypical, Centaurs are closer to the Elves of many fantasy settings, an old and arrogant race with designs on conquering everything. The latest development post for the game, penned by creative director J. Todd Coleman, walks through the design of the Centaur from early concepts to the current form.
Coleman explains that his love of the race in older games like Shining Force led to the idea of a split: These somewhat bestial creatures that are nevertheless very refined and cultured. As they exist in Crowfall, Centaur are heavily based off of the Roman Empire, convinced that if not for the all-consuming Hunger, their empire could have eventually conquered all worlds. Take a look at the full article for a deeper look at the horse-people and how they tie into the game as a whole.
