Homebrew Merfolk Species Details
Merfolk are aquatic beings who live in the deep waters of the oceans that surround continents and islands alike. They lived in kingdoms deep below along the sea floors and had their own villages. While Tritons guard portals to the Elemental Planes, Merfolk guard the oceans themselves, guarding secrets and treasures that no non-merfolk should get their hands upon. Their secretive nature has earned them the ire of some humans who call them dangerous hoarders like the chromatic dragons. They are sometimes called the dragons of the sea. They defend themselves well and do not falter in their duty and purpose.
Merfolk Traits
Merfolk receive the following traits:Ability Score Increase
Merfolk have always been a charismatic race, known for their abilities to deceive and persuade others from seeking out the treasures and secrets they hide. Their dexterous nature also allows them to slip by traps and the like.
Your Charisma increases by 2 and your Dexterity increases 1.
Age
Merfolk reach maturity at the same age as humans, but they can live up to 800 years old.
Alignment
Merfolk vary in alignment and can tip anywhere on the scale between lawful and chaotic as well as good and evil.
Size
Merfolk are between 5 to 6 feet from tail to head and, while on land, they can be anywhere from 5 to 6 feet. Your size is Medium.
Speed
Your speed is 30 ft while your swimming speed is 40 feet.
Amphibious
You can breathe both water and air.
Darkvision
You can see in dim light within 60 ft as if it were bright light. You cannot discern color, only shades of gray.
Languages
Merfolk speak the Common tongue along with Primordial usually with the dialect of Aquan. Most Merfolk find books and ancient tablets lost to the time in ruins and learn a third language through hard work and studious efforts.
You can speak Common, Primordial, and one language of your choice.
Colder than the Depths
Time spent at the bottom of the ocean has left you with a resistance to cold damage and you ignore any of the ill effects caused by any deep, underwater environment.
From Sea to Land
Merfolk are able to get around easily in the sea and on land. They have the ability to change into a humanoid form with legs that are able to walk on land and back to their mermadic form.
A Silvery Tongue
Mermaids have had to hone their skills to keep their secrets and treasures safe. You gain proficiency in Persuasion.
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