Homebrew Merfolk Species Details

a race of amphibious humanoids at home throughout the oceans and rivers. They stand between seven and eight feet tall, with skin that ranges from a deep burgundy through many shades of violet and blue, to green, bright orange, and yellow. They are humanlike in shape but have long fins extending from their shoulders, forearms, middle backs, and calves. Frills of fins also protrude from the backs of their heads. All merfolk can breathe air or filter oxygen from the water, and they can walk on land or swim with equal eas

Merfolk Traits

The Merfolk have been blessed by the god of water giving them amazing gifts

Ability Score Increase

 Your Charisma score increases by 1.

Age

Merfolk mature at the same rate humans do and reach adulthood around the age of 20. They live considerably longer than humans, though, often reaching well over 100 years.

Alignment

Most merfolk are neutral, living in close harmony with nature

Size

 Merfolk are significantly taller than most humans, standing between seven and eight feet tall and averaging about 300 pounds.

speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet. You also have a swimming speed of 30 feet.

Amphibious

 You can breathe air and water.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common (if it exists in your campaign), Merfolk and one additional language of your choice.