Neridae

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====== Neridae ======
===[species]===
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**Pronunciation**: Nereid (NER-id)\\
**Pronunciation, Plural**: Neridae (NER-ih-day)\\
**Homeworld**: None\\
**Empire**: None\\

The Neridae are a species of small humanoids with a strong connection to nature. They often live exclusively in the forests and other natural environments and are revered as spirits of nature by some cultures

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==== Physical description ====
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Neridae have small, slight builds that are similar to a human, though much smaller. Their hair is comprised of vines and will often bloom with small flowers during the spring or summer months. All three genders have androgynous, delicate features, and can be difficult for other species to distinguish between them. Their heads and eyes are slightly larger than a human's, proportionally. 

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Heterochromia is common in the eyes and skin. Their irises and pupils are subtly divided into three seperate segments. The curvature of each segment bulges slightly, giving the eyes a slightly more triangular shape. Each segment is often colored differently when the Nereid has Heterochromia. Their ears are slightly pointed at the tips. Their skin ranges from very pale to very dark, but also rarely includes shades of natural greens, lighter blues, and deep reds 

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==== Relations ====
The Neridae have good relations with most of the galaxy, despite having relatively little contact. They are typically seen as peaceful creatures, and sightings are generally considered to be a good omen. Some cultures believe that they are spirits of nature, and are careful not to offend them. The Neridae have a reputation for ruthless violence in the face of wanton destruction of the natural environment

The Neridae have a special relationship with the [[sylph|Sylphen]], often cohabiting the wild lands of their home planets. Many Sylphen consider the Neridae a sister species

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==== Adventurers ====
While most of the Neridae are happy to live in the wild lands on their home planets, some are stricken with a wanderlust, and a few geniunely love living in populated areas. Those that do travel among the stars tend to be carefree and exuberant, rarely running into anyone willing to do them direct harm

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==== Species traits ====
**Hit Point Formula:** //Res + 2d6 + 2//\\
**Child of Nature**: -2 Strength, +2 Dexterity, +3 Resolve\\
**Small**: +1 size bonus to BDB when you are the target of the attack, 1d6 size bonus to [[Stealth]]\\
**Movement Speed**: Neridae have a base movement speed of 40 feet\\
**Forest Walker**: Gain [[Wilderness Survival]] as a Skill Focus, +1 bonus to [[Perception]]\\
**Natural Sight**: Gain Darkvision 30 feet. Once per day when in a healthy, natural environment, you are able to activate [[conditions#Truesight]] for 1 minute\\

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==== Physical characteristics ====
^Characteristic^Description^
|Life Exp.|300-850 years|
|Adulthood|35 years|
|Diet|Plants, Water|
|Sexes|F, M, N|
|Eye colors|Pale Green, Blue, Grey, Rose, Lavender, Yellow|
|Hair Color|Green|
|Skin Color|Pale to dark flesh tones, natural greens, light blues, deep reds|
|Height Range (adult)|3' 9" - 4' 5"|
|Weight Range (adult)|40-90 lbs|
|[[wiki:sizes|Size]] Category|Small|
|Base Movement Speed|40 ft|
|Swim Speed|25 ft|
|Burrow Speed (if applicable)|20 ft|


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==== Relevant history ====

[[wiki:galactic timeline|Galactic historical records]] relevant to the Neridae
  * **4,834,400,633**: [[galaxy:Auyn]] is born, ejected by the birth of [[Kajen]]
  * **4,834,400,638**: [[galaxy:Nilh]] is born, ejected by the birth of [[Kajen]]
  * **4,834,400,638**: [[galaxy:Jeca]] is born, ejected by the birth of [[Kajen]]
  * **4,881,199,902**: [[Qijen]] forms the planetary bodies in the [[galaxy:Auyn]] star system
  * **4,881,206,917**: [[Namu]] forms the oceans on the planets in the [[galaxy:Auyn]] star system
  * **4,961,054,979**: [[Qijen]] forms the planetary bodies in the [[galaxy:Nilh]] star system
  * **4,961,066,248**: [[Namu]] forms the oceans on the planets in the [[galaxy:Nilh]] star system
  * **4,962,001,298**: [[Qijen]] forms the planetary bodies in the [[galaxy:Jeca]] star system
  * **4,962,009,874**: [[Namu]] forms the oceans on the planets in the [[galaxy:Jeca]] star system
  * **5,065,238,106**: [[galaxy:Auyn]] begins to drift back towards the [[galaxy:galactic geography#Galactic Core]]
  * **5,070,383,337**: [[galaxy:Nilh]] begins to drift back towards the [[galaxy:galactic geography#Galactic Core]]
  * **5,077,467,882**: [[galaxy:Jeca]] begins to drift back towards the [[galaxy:galactic geography#Galactic Core]]
  * **5,272,863,767**: Fungal and plant life spread to the [[galaxy:Auyn]] star system
  * **5,274,124,408**: Animal life spreads to the [[galaxy:Auyn]] star system
  * **5,274,227,195**: Fungal and plant life spread to the [[galaxy:Jeca]] star system
  * **5,274,467,243**: Fungal and plant life spread to the [[galaxy:Nilh]] star system
  * **5,274,600,042**: Animal life spreads to the [[galaxy:Nilh]] star system
  * **5,275,620,880**: Animal life spreads to the [[galaxy:Jeca]] star system
  * **5,457,534,438**: The [[nereid|Neridae]] and [[sylph|Slyphen]] are awoken on [[galaxy:Auyn]], [[galaxy:Nilh]], and [[galaxy:Jeca]] by the love affair between [[Namu]] and [[Fujen]] 
  * **5,646,487,563**: The [[Nereid|Neridae]] and [[sylph|Sylphen]] discover ki manipulation
  * **5,968,388,635**: The [[Nereid|Neridae]] and [[sylph|Sylphen]] develop [a shared] spoken language
  * **5,969,260,044,635**: The [[Nereid|Neridae]] and [[sylph|Sylphen]] develop [a shared] written language
  *   * **6,198,067,445**: The [[nereid|Neridae]] and [[sylph|Slyphen]] discover gravitational ki manipulation on [[galaxy:Nilh|Nilh III]]
  * **6,198,067,446**: The [[nereid|Neridae]] and [[sylph|Slyphen]] embark on the species' first interplanetary expedition
  * **6,198,067,448**: The [[nereid|Neridae]] and [[sylph|Slyphen]] establish the species' first interplanetary settlement on [[[[galaxy:Nilh|Nilh II]]
  *  **6,202,800,083**: The [[nereid|Neridae]] and [[sylph|Slyphen]] embark on the species' first interstellar  expedition from [[galaxy:Nilh]] to [[galaxy:Auyn]]
  * **6,202,800,089**: The first meeting between [[nereid|Neridae]] and [[sylph|Slyphen]] from different star systems




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===== Randomly generating characteristics =====
You may wish to randomly generate the physical characteristics of your character. To do so, you may use the following formulas.

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^Characteristic^Formula^
|Age|30d6 years|
|Height|2d6 + 43 inches|
|Weight|(4d6 x 2) + 35 lbs|

**Sex:** Roll 2d6 and use the table below
^Dice Value^Sex^
|2-5|Male|
|6-10|Female|
|11-12|Neutral|

**Eye Color:**  Roll 3d6 and use the table below
^Dice Value^Eye Color^
|3-7|Pale Green|
|8-9|Blue|
|10-13|Grey|
|14-16|Rose|
|17|Lavender|
|18|Yellow|

**Skin Color:** Roll 3d6 and use the table below
^Dice Value^Skin color^
|3|Very pale skin|
|4-5|Pale skin|
|6|Pale skin with freckles|
|7|Light green skin|
|8|Light skin|
|9|Light skin with freckles|
|10|Light blue skin|
|11-12|Medium skin|
|13|Medium skin with freckles|
|14|Dark skin|
|15|Dark skin with freckles|
|16-17|Very dark skin|
|18|Deep red skin|
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