Mere
The mere is a hominid species with aquatic adaptations. They are not water-breathers nor amphibious, but larger oxygen reserves and aquadynamic limbs allow them to move faster and stay longer underwater.
Mere Traits
—Humanoid (human): Mere are humanoid creatures with the human subtype.
—Medium-size: No special bonuses or penalties due to size.
—Mere base land speed is 30 feet
—Swim speed 15 feet: A mere can move through water at its swim speed without making Swim checks. It has a +8 racial bonus on any Swim check to perform some action or avoid a hazard. It can always choose to take 10 on a Swim check, even if distracted or endangered. It can use the run action while swimming, provided it swims in a straight line.
—Low-light Vision: Mere can see twice as far as normal in starlight, moonlight, and similar conditions of poor illumination. They retain the ability to distinguish color and detail under these conditions.
—4 extra skill points at 1st level and 1 extra skill point at each additional level.
—Hold Breath: A mere can hold its breath for a number of rounds equal to 8 × its Constitution score before it risks drowning.