Merfolk
Merfolk are a unique race of humans gifted with the ability to breathe and thrive underwater. These magnificent beings vary in form—some more adapted to aquatic life, while others appear closer to land-dwelling humans. Mermaids, for instance, possess sleek, fish-like lower bodies instead of legs, allowing for graceful movement through the ocean depths. Many Merfolk also display other marine traits, such as shimmering scales, gills, or finned limbs. Renowned throughout history for their breathtaking underwater cities and architectural marvels, they have long struggled to integrate into surface society and often face prejudice from other human cultures.
| Skills | Explanation |
|---|---|
| +1 Dexterity when in water | Merfolk thrive in aquatic habitats, but are also known to live entire lives, albeit uncomfortably, above water. |
| +2 Strength, +1 more when in water | Merfolk's bodies evolved to naturally grow strong, lean muscles that allow them to push against the pressure of the deep sea's waters. |
| -2 Wisdom and Intelligence | Naturally incapacitated by having to remain within deep sea trenches and coasts through their existence in the world, knowledge is not amongst their strong suits. |
| Abilities | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Underwater Grace (Passive) | Automatically gains Haste whenever you are in a body of water |
| Aquatic Healing | You activate a meditative instinctual state in which healing is greatly increased when in a body of water for 3-4 turns. |
Type: Interplanetary
Appearance: Scaly, fins, webbed hands/feet, gills, fish tail.
Focus: Aquatic, Dexterity
