Merfolk

Merfolk are a species of aquatic humanoids with a fin-like tail instead of legs. They are commonly found in towns, cities and kingdoms beneath the waves.
Merfolk are more closely related to dolphins than to surface dwelling folk.
Merfolk are as developed as the people on the surface and their communities vary as much as on the surface too, some Merfolk are peaceful, happily living beneath the waves alongside other underwater species, some are far more violent, waging vast wars along the sea bed, and others enjoy using their charms and song to lure sailors to their watery graves. Many of these Merfolk worship Poseidon, their Divine Patron.
While Merfolk can breathe air they rarely surface as they are unable to walk on land.

Appearance:

Merfolk are humanoids with a fin-like tail instead of legs. They have a wide range of appearances, with a variety in the number of fins they have to the fact that some are scaled while others have smooth skin. Though most are hairless with sharp serrated teeth and pointed ears and enjoy adorning their skin and scales with shell decorations.
Complexion: Merfolk skin tones and scales range from tones of blue, green or red.
Eyes: Merfolk tend to have blue, green or black coloured eyes.

Maturity:

Merfolk mature at the same rate as humans, reaching adulthood around the age of 20.

Reproduction:

Mefolk reproduce similarly to Humans. The gestation period for Mefolk is approximately 9 months.

Origin/Ancestry

Mammal

Lifespan

120 to 150 Years

Average Height

2.4 - 3.3 m (8 - 11 ft)

Geographic Distribution

• Elemental Plane of Water
• Kuai Archipelago
• Poseidon’s Cradle

Polyphagy
Omnivore
Patron Deity
Poseidon - God of the Sea