Hirudofolk (3.5e Race)

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Herudofolk

A strange variation of Merfolk. They seem to be based on leeches.

Personality

Small herds of these creatures live in freshwater environments, preying on the local ecosystem to survive. They are wary and untrusting of other races and cultures. They survive mainly on blood so they tend to feed off other creatures foolish enough to delve into the water.

Physical Description

Herudofolk have basic anatomy similar to a mermaid. They are approximately 8 feet long. The long tail they posses is made up of dark strained skin like a leech's, with a large sucker at the bottom. The tail propels the body in a wormlike undulating manner, rather than a flipper motion. The upper body is that of a human female. Leeches are hermaphrodites, meaning they have both male and female genitalia, so there is no sexual diversity in the species. Some Herudofolk may look more masculine or feminine but this is purely cosmetic. The inside of a Herudofolk's mouth is lined with sharp teeth in a full circle. Their gumms are black containing a sealant chemical for latching onto prey to steal blood. Herudofolk have black hair, and their eyes are completely grey. They hardly ever wear clothing, and tend to fashion spears from bones.

Relations

Herudofolk see other races as prey, and other races see Herudofolk as terrifying parasites. Very rarely do they venture out in parties as anything other than mercenaries looking for a meal.

Alignment

Herudofolk are almost always Chaotic, seeing as how they constantly feed on whatever will bleed. It's rare to find a good hearted Herudofolk, but not impossible.

Lands

Herudofolk tend to live in freshwater water bodies like lakes, but some variants live in saltwater, and some even live on land.

Language

Herudofolk have Common and Aquan as Automatic languages. Their bonus languages are Abyssal, Giant, Sylvan, Elven, and Goblin.

Names

Herudofolk tend to have simple, tribalistic names that describe a trait they are born with.

Racial Traits

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• <Size needed>
• Herudofolk base land speed is feet.
• Automatic Languages:
• Bonus Languages:
• Favored Class: Any
• Level Adjustment: +
• Effective Character Level:

Vital Statistics

Table: Random Starting Ages

Adulthood	Simple	Moderate	Complex
years	+	+	+

Table: Aging Effects

Middle Age1	Old2	Venerable3	Maximum Age
years	years	years	+ years
At middle age, −1 to Str, Dex, and Con; +1 to Int, Wis, and Cha. At old age, −2 to Str, Dex, and Con; +1 to Int, Wis, and Cha. At venerable age, −3 to Str, Dex, and Con; +1 to Int, Wis, and Cha.

Table: Random Height and Weight

Gender	Base Height	Height Modifier	Base Weight	Weight Modifier
Male	' "	+	lb.	× () lb.
Female	' "	+	lb.	× () lb.

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