From the Great Sea, a fighter rises, water runs from what little armour he wears, but the

refreshing waters of his home running down his back never bothered him. Around him
stands a group of vicious warriors, they were sent here with the intent to kill. He smiles,
his toothy grin showing powerful teeth that could rend flesh and break bone if needed,
with a practiced motion he unsheathes his greatsword, and with a ferocious roar, he
charges into battle.

Born of the sea and a distant kin of the Merfolk, the Sharkfolk live in a world where they
feel a part of both the land and sea, but never connected to either. Born as the spawn of
some ancient sea god, or the children of Merfolk and sharks, none can remember,
however all know the imposing visage of the Sharkfolk all too well. Some Sharkfolk are
guardians of the sea and it’s treasures, some seek to claim the lives of others and live a
pirates, others find their fortune as merchants, selling the bounty of the sea to the
Common folk above, however, most Sharkfolk find themselves wandering both the land
and the sea, searching for their next fight.

Ferocious Shark Kin:

Sharkfolk look every part the shark. Most sport the head of their prospective shark
brethren, with the majority looking like Tiger Sharks or Great White Sharks, other kinds
exist in the seas or on the lands near coasts, however the majority of sharkfolk take
after either the tiger shark or great white. Any individual may have skin ranging from
orange to blue, or any colour in between, with the blue skinned Sharkfolk being the
most common among themselves. The Sharkfolk are strong creatures, as such they are
usually very well built, despite their average size being around 5’10” and weighing at
anywhere near 200 pounds. As the Sharkfolk are both aquatic and land dwelling
creatures, they have both lungs and gills. Sharkfolk are excellent swimmers, mostly due
to the fact that they harbour fins along their calves, back and elbows. They can easily
tear and rip into flesh with their teeth, due to them having three rows of sharp teeth.
Their bodies are more resilient than most other races, as they lack bones and instead
have cartilage in place.

Sharkfolk Names:
The Sharkfolk name their children after their own kind or give them human names. Most
names are short and strong sounding, with males usually named usually named after
weapons or objects, females are usually named after weapons as well, but also more
athletic and natural things such as the sea. Most Sharkfolk don’t take on last names or
clan names as they prefer to have one, strong sounding name. Examples of names
include:
Male Names: Any human name, Hammer, Sword, Gnash, Thrash, Rend, Jaws,
Hammer, Gills, Tooth

Female Names: Any human name, Glaive, Fin, Wave, Pike, White, Blue, Tiger,
Halbred, Tail, Dagger, Surf

Sharkfolk Traits:
Your Sharkish Merfolk heritage gives you several traits you share with other Sharkfolk.
Ability Score Increase: Your Strength score increases by 2, Constitution increases by
1.
Age: Due to being cousins to the Merfolk, the Sharkfolk have slightly longer lifespans
than Humans. They mature around the same age as Humans, but they can live up to
110 years.
Alignment: Sharkfolk tend towards the more Chaotic things in life, their love of a good
fight and death in battle ensures this. There are Lawful Sharkfolk in the world, but even
they can stray to the Chaotic at times due to their races inherent bloodthirst.
Size: Sharkfolk stand at around the same height as humans, but weigh slightly more
than humans do. A Sharkfolk’s average height is around 5’10” and their average weight
is 200 pounds. Your size is Medium.
Speed: Your base walking speed is 30ft, while in the water you have a movement
speed of 30ft and have advantage on any attacks using your jaws while underwater.
Jaws of Steel: When attacking barehanded, you can forgo the use of your hands, and
instead use your powerful jaws to rend flesh and crush bone. When attacking in this
way, you deal 1d6 + strength piercing damage.
Darkvision: Due to living in the sea for most of your life, you have developed a natural
talent for seeing in the dark. You can see in dim light as if it were bright light within 60ft
of you, and can see in darkness as if it were dim light. You can't discern colour in
darkness, only shades of grey.
Bloodlust: Your predatory nature and lust for blood causes your attacks to be more
ferocious. In combat you deal an d6 of damage on any attack you make. This excludes
raging, where only the first attack gains this benefit.
Merfolk Weapon Training: Due to rigorous combat as a Sharkfolk, you have
training in the following weapons: spears, tridents, nets.