Average Height: 5'2
Average Age Length: 120 years
Rarity: Common
General Info:
Mer are the race of the water, known for both their beauty and ferocity. They can be a rather proud but also stern race, far more so than others.
Characteristics:
Mer are humanoids containing the characteristics of fish. Within the Mer there are different sub classes, mostly Mer with different aquatic characteristics. This can be dependent on the gender and the lineage of the individual. However, they can indeed breathe both air and water. It is to be noted that they can still drown in the water if they remain away from forms of oxygen from too long, such as foul water. There are more female's than males. Their skin tone is generally pale or a light grey, as they spend quite a lot of time in the water or in the caves of their home city within the The Falls of Perionus.
Religions:
Mer tend to worship Merlatec more than most Gods, however, they still worship the normal pantheon. Generally they obey Merlatec's teachings on all things that live in the water, a truly seaworthy tribe.
Mating & Reproduction:
Due to males being more common than females, polygamy is often practiced. It is to be noted that no marriages are arranged, as in fact women are allowed to choose who they are with. Males are always typically much taller than females, also containing brighter colored characteristics such as hair, fins, body markings, etc. Females carry young for about six months before conducting a water birth, for newborn Mer cannot breathe air for the first twelve hours after birth.