Homebrew Aquafarian Species Details

Merfolk shifters are born of the sea from an egg laid by their mermaid mothers.  Every once in a generation a rare sub-species of mermaid is born, one which has the ability to alter the lower half of their body to go from a mermaid tail to fully formed human legs.  The shifting process is painful and takes a while to complete at early ages but is able to be mitigated later in life.  Being of the sea and being part mystical creature these unique creatures due have an extended life span of a few centuries with one such individual living to 1000 years old.  A mermaid is a rare sight but a Shifter is even more rare with only a few sightings ever happening on the mainland as most shifters tend to stay with their pods for their whole lives.  The few that have been seen have very distinct features and characteristics such as shiny opalescent hair and/or eyes and are slightly scaly in various spots on the body, as well as various piercings. 

Aquafarian Traits

Dive Strike, Switch Hit, Ice Lock, Cold Resistance, Charm Resistance, Underwater Breathing, Ability Score Improvement, Cold Resistance

Ability Score Improvement

You gain a +2 to your Dexterity Score.

Ability Score Improvement

You gain a +1 bonus to your Intelligence Score

Shift Form

You have the ability to shift from aquatic form to land based form at will, a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus, per short rest.

Darkvision

You have Darkvision up to 60ft away

Charm Immunity

Being a part of the siren family you have built up a natural resistance to being charmed and the charm effect.

Underwater Breathing

Because of your underwater heritage and birth you have the ability to breathe underwater for an unlimited amount of time with no disadvantages

Cold Resistance

Being birthed underwater and living most of your life beneath the waves you have a natural resistance to cold damage.