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Yellow-Eyed Rockfish

The yellow-eyed rockfish are a hardy and adaptable race of humanoid creatures that dwell in the depths of the ocean. Evolved from the yellow-eyed rockfish found in the deepest parts of the sea, they have developed unique traits to survive in their harsh environment. Despite their aquatic origins, some yellow-eyed rockfish have ventured to the surface world, forming small communities near coastal regions or deep lakes.
ability score increase: Constitution +2, Dexterity +1
age: Yellow-eyed rockfish mature relatively quickly, reaching adulthood around 2 years of age and living up to 50 years.
alignment: Yellow-eyed rockfish are typically neutral in alignment, often following their instincts and survival instincts.
Size: Medium
speed: Your base walking speed is 25 feet, and you have a swimming speed of 35 feet.
Languages: You can speak, read, and write Common and Aquan.
race features:
Size: Yellow-eyed rockfish are typically around 5 to 6 feet tall and weigh between 150 to 200 pounds. Your size is Medium.   Darkvision: Accustomed to the dim light of the ocean depths, you have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. 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.   Aquatic Adaptation: You have a swimming speed of 35 feet and can breathe both air and water.   Natural Armor: Your scaly skin provides some protection. When you aren't wearing armor, your Armor Class is equal to 12 + your Dexterity modifier.   Natural Camouflage: Due to your natural coloring and patterns, you have proficiency in Stealth checks while underwater.   Amphibious: You can breathe both air and water, allowing you to survive both on land and in aquatic environments.
Yellow-eyed rockfish have sleek, scaly bodies with hues ranging from sandy yellow to deep olive green, often adorned with darker mottled patterns that help them blend into their underwater surroundings. Their eyes, as their name suggests, are a striking yellow color, providing them with keen vision even in the dimmest of depths. Their hands and feet are webbed, aiding them in swimming through the water with ease.   Their facial features are angular and somewhat fish-like, with small fins protruding from their cheeks and temples. Despite their somewhat intimidating appearance, yellow-eyed rockfish are generally peaceful and reclusive, preferring the solitude of the ocean depths to the bustling world above.   In their underwater communities, yellow-eyed rockfish live in tightly-knit family groups, relying on each other for protection and sustenance. They are skilled hunters, using their natural camouflage and stealth to ambush prey in the murky depths. However, they are also capable craftsmen, creating tools and weapons from the resources they find in their underwater environment.   When venturing to the surface world, yellow-eyed rockfish are often met with curiosity and sometimes fear from other races due to their exotic appearance and aquatic origins. However, those who take the time to get to know them will find loyal and steadfast allies in the yellow-eyed rockfish.

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