Dungeons & Dragons 5e Race/Species : Merfolk
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Merfolk
A race of amphibious humanoids at home throughout the oceans, and sometimes rivers and lakes of Alfein. They stand between seven and eight feet tall, with skin that ranges from deep burgundy through many shades of violet and blue, to pale 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 ease.
ability score increase:
+1 Charisma,
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:
Usually neutral
Size:
Medium
speed:
Base speed 30 ft. Swimming speed 30 ft.
Languages:
Deep Aquan and 1 other language of your choice
sub races:
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Pale Merfolk
Pale merfolk generally have yellow chests and pale green faces, shading to dark blues and purples on their backs and limbs. The patterns on their skin suggest the colors of the tree frogs common in the fresh water forest rivers and lakes they prefer, as do their eyes of orange, lime green, or sky blue. Their fins are relatively short and thick compared to their Blue ocean brothers.
ability score increase:
+2 Wisdom
age:
Size:
Medium
speed:
Languages:
parent race:
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race features:
Mask of the Wild: You can attempt to hide even when you are only lightly obscured by foliage, heavy rain, falling snow, mist, and other natural phenomena. Cantrip: You know one cantrip of your choice from the druid spell list. Wisdom is your spellcasting ability for it.
Mask of the Wild: You can attempt to hide even when you are only lightly obscured by foliage, heavy rain, falling snow, mist, and other natural phenomena. Cantrip: You know one cantrip of your choice from the druid spell list. Wisdom is your spellcasting ability for it.
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Blue Merfolk
Blue merfolk often have burgundy or magenta on their faces and chests, with lighter shades of blue and purple elsewhere. Their eyes are red, orange, or blue, and their long, thin, and elegant fins resemble scarves or veils of fine fabric. They swim easily, even upstream, and clamber over rocks and through rapids with ease. They prefer to dwell in the deep oceans, rarely coming to land.
ability score increase:
+2 intelligence
age:
Size:
Medium
speed:
Languages:
parent race:
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race features:
Lore of the Waters: You gain proficiency in History and Nature. Cantrip: You know one cantrip of your choice from
Lore of the Waters: You gain proficiency in History and Nature. Cantrip: You know one cantrip of your choice from
race features:
Amphibious. You can breathe air and water.
Amphibious. You can breathe air and water.
Seven to eight feet tall and averaging about 300 pounds.
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