Summary
The aquatic Triton are alluring and mysterious, tall, and supernaturally beautiful, yet generally apprehensive of the world above the water’s surface. The Triton stand very high, from 6 feet to almost 7 feet tall, and weight from 150 to 270 pounds. Their skin is smooth, and ranges in deep cool colors like blues greens and purples. Their hair is also colorful, often taking a brighter, vibrant hue akin to coral and sometimes contains highlights of other shades. A Triton’s hair flows slowly behind them with an unnatural grace, even when outside of the water. Their body is hairless outside of their head and a trail of hair that goes down their neck to between their shoulder blades, and they grow no facial hair. Male Triton often have notably wider shoulders and waists than the females who are slim and generally without the curves found in the females of other races. While neither gender tends to wear clothing on their torso for ease of swimming, women sport far more jewelry on their necks, chests, and limbs than the men. Triton live longer lives than humans, maturing in their late teens and living into their 90s.
Atlantean vaguely greco/roman culture. Live in disparate communities across the sea after the collapse of their empire.
Triton culture highly values Serpentriders (druids), Phalanx (fighters), and Iroas (paladins) but disregard Barbarians as wild, unsavory, and barbaric.
Triton Traits
Ability Score Increase: Your Constitution score increases by 2.
Size and Speed: You are medium size and have a base walking speed of 30 feet.
Aquatic Nature: You have a swim speed of 30 feet and can breathe both air and water.
Acid Resistance: You have resistance to acid damage.
Languages: You speak one standard language of your choice and Triton, a precise, eloquent language with complex grammar forms that change depending on context.
Tidal Triton
Your ancestors lived in the busy and bright water near the surface and learned much from the world above, such as how to manage the strong currents and tides of these waters. You have inherited both their curious nature and supernatural ability and can manipulate water around you.
Ability Score Increase: Your Intelligence score increases by 1.
Strong Swimmer: You have swim speed of 45 feet. If you swim for at least 10 feet in a straight line, you may perform a jump action out of the water for free as part of your movement.
Pull the Wave: You know the Shape Water cantrip and may cast it as an action.
Benthic Triton
Your ancestors remained in deeper waters, defending the remains of the once great empire from the threats of the deep. You have inherited their stubborn sense of honor and the legacy of their once great cavalry and do not give into fear.
Ability Score Increase: Your Strength score increases by 1.
Triton Honor: If you would be affected by the frightened condition, you may make another save against the effect that caused that condition and if it is successful you are not frightened.
Legacy of The Syntrofoi: You have proficiency in the Animal Handling skill.
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