Homebrew Half-Merfolk Species Details
It is rare for merfolk to meet humans, and when they do, it is even rarer for the result to be a successful coupling. Such a child, if one is born, is often able to blend into society, masquerading as a half-elf.
Physically, the merfolk parent contributes a range of traits. A half-merfolk usually has subtly webbed fingers and toes, and some or all of their body will be covered with shimmering scales. They will likely take on a mixture of personality traits from both parents. Half-merfolk retain the playful and gregarious nature of their merfolk parent, with some of the adaptability and ambition of the human parent.
Half-Merfolk Traits
Your half-merfolk character has some qualities in common with humans, and some in common with merfolk.Darkvision
You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You cannot discern colors in darkness, only shades of grey.
Underwater Agility
You have a swimming speed of 30 feet. In addition, you have advantage on any Strength (Athletics) or Dexterity (Acrobatics) checks that involve swimming.
Merfolk Weapons Training
You have proficiency with hand crossbows, light crossbows, tridents, and nets.
Ability Score Increase
Your Charisma score increases by 2, and two other ability scores of your choice increase by 1.
Age
Half-merfolk mature at the same rate humans do and reach adulthood around the age of 20. They live much longer than humans, however, often exceeding 180 years.
Amphibious
You can breathe both air and water.
Alignment
Half-merfolk share the chaotic bent of their merfolk heritage. They enjoy pranks and practical jokes, and are rather mischevious. Like merfolk, their jokes can often be a little cruel, but they are not evil.
Size
Half-merfolk are about the same size as humans, ranging from 5 to 6 feet tall. Your size is Medium.
Speed
Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
Languages
You can speak, read, and write Common and Aquan.
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