Merfolk

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. Your size is Medium.

Powerful Build. You count as one size larger when determining your carrying capacity and the weight
you can push, drag, or lift.
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, Aquan, and one additional language of your
choice.
Subrace. Merfolk are actually two separate subspecies. The green merfolk favor the land, walking among
the trees and savoring the sunlight that filters through the leaves, while the blue merfolk are more at home
in the waters of the Great River and the Inner Sea.

Green Merfolk
Green 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 rain
forest, as do their eyes of orange, lime green, or sky blue. Their fins are relatively short and thick. They
climb trees with ease, move through undergrowth unhindered, and often wield magic to shape vines and
branches to their will.

Ability Score Increase. Your Wisdom score increases by 2.

Discerning Healer. You gain proficiency in Medicine and Insight

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 shallow waters, but spend a fair amount of time on land as well.

Ability Score Increase. Your Intelligence score increases by 2.

Lore of the Waters. You gain proficiency in History and Nature.