I think these could work similarly to the centaurs, but they probably shouldn't be too similar so there would have to be something unique about them. I think the hiring process should still be included but perhaps they would spawn in small groups rather than having villages. Additionally their stats would be different and they couldn't carry as much as a centaur. Similarly you would only be able to hire one per group you find and they would not be breedable.
I think being able to set their home would be useful too, and perhaps adding small dialogue options could be an option, that'd be amazing and unique.
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I think these could work similarly to the centaurs, but they probably shouldn't be too similar so there would have to be something unique about them. I think the hiring process should still be included but perhaps they would spawn in small groups rather than having villages. Additionally their stats would be different and they couldn't carry as much as a centaur. Similarly you would only be able to hire one per group you find and they would not be breedable.
I think being able to set their home would be useful too, and perhaps adding small dialogue options could be an option, that'd be amazing and unique.