Merfolk Traits

Merfolk traits are based on their life in the water

Darkvision

You've adapted to see in the dimly lit depths of the ocean. 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 can't discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.

 

Ability Score Increase

Your Dexterity score increases by 2, and your Wisdom score increases by 1.

 

Age

Merfolks have lifespans comparable to humans. They enter adulthood in their late teens and usually live less than a century.

 

Alignment

Merfolk society is very communal, but it is also structured in a monarchical structure, so they lean neither lawful nor chaotic. Years of living in harmony with nature around them has given them an appreciation for life, making most Merfolk good.

 

Size

With their legs out, an average merfolk is about a half foot shorter than an average elf, with a standard range between 4 1/2 and 5 1/2 feet. With their tail, they are about 6 to 7 feet long. Your size is medium.

 

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

 

Natural Acrobat

You have proficiency in the Acrobatics skill.

 

Amphibious

You can breath both air and water.

 

Tail Shift

You can spend a bonus action to change from legs to tail or vice versa. While your tail is out, your walking speed becomes 10 ft and swim speed becomes 40 ft and when on land you are always considered prone.

 

Ocean Born

You have advantage on any Acrobatics checks and Dexterity saving throws while fully submerged in water and Nature checks that involve the ocean.

 

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and Aquan, Aquan is a language used by Merfolk.