Hi All,
I have been working on some aquatic races for use in pathfinder, as I have liked the idea of an undersea campaign ever since I read the “Sea of Fallen Stars” Forgotten Realms supplement. Please find the first race I created for this campaign (using pathfinder rules) below. Do you think these are balanced? (I know strength and con might be a bit much for some people, but shouldn’t be a big issue when using pathfinder point buy). Or maybe someone has a brilliant idea for some additional abilities?
Tritons:
Tritons
Living in the furthest depths of the ocean, Tritons are the most ancient of the aquatic races. A Triton has silvery skin that fades into silver-blue scales on the lower half of its body. A triton’s hair is deep blue or blue-green
They are relatively short at about 5 feet, but are sturdily build and muscular. All Tritons are trained for war, so all Tritons can defend themselves against their racial enemies the Morkoth and Kraken.
Tritons are generally of a serious disposition, and are often regarded as quite arrogant by other races, as they pride themselves on their long history and staunch defenses against the monsters of the deep.
Triton Racial Traits
+2 Strength, +2 Constitution, –2 Charisma: Tritons are both tough and strong, but also somewhat aloof and gruff.
Medium: Tritons are Medium creatures, and have no bonuses or penalties due to their size.
Normal Speed: Tritons have a swim speed of 30 ft.
Darkvision 120 feet: Tritons can see in the dark up to 120 feet.
Hatred: Tritons receive a +1 bonus on attack rolls against aquatic magical beasts and aquatic aberrations due to special training against their ancient foes.
Weapon Familiarity: Tritons are proficient with Tapals, Tridents and the Aquatic Heavy Crossbow, and treat any weapon with the word “Triton” in its name as a martial weapon.
Languages: Tritons begin play speaking Common and Aquan. Tritons with high Intelligence scores can
choose any of the following: Elemental, Elven, Fey. (Sylvan)
Favored Class: The favored class of Tritons is fighter or Cleric. This choice must be made at 1st level and cannot be changed.
