Selkies

Selkies are a native race to Brynsvale. They are an intelligent people who can shapeshift between a humanoid and seal form. When in their humanoid form, they resemble Humans with slightly larger, pupil-less eyes. They can transform into their seal form at will, but usually only do so in water. They live in a variety of waterways in Brynsvale from large lakes to crisscrossing riverways. They can live fully submerged underwater for long periods of time. Their capital city of Grymhold is located deep underwater in one of Brynsvale's largest lake.

Character Stats

Ability Score Increase. Your Wisdom score increases by 2, and your Intelligence score increases by 1.
Age. Selkies live a similar lifespan to Humans.
Size. Your size is Medium.
Speed. Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
Aquatic Species. You have advantage on Athletics and Acrobatics checks made in water and you can take the Dash action as a bonus action while swimming.
Darkvision. 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.
Hold Breath. You can hold your breath for 30 minutes underwater in humanoid form. You can breath underwater when in seal form.
Seal Skin. As an action in combat, you can polymorph into the form of a seal which has the statistics of a dolphin as per the polymorph spell. If you are reduced to 0 hit points while a seal you cannot use this trait again until you complete a long rest.
Languages. You can speak, read and write Common and Selkie.