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# Merfolk

- CEO: [Homme-poisson](hd_monsters_homme_poisson.md)
-  Medium humanoid (merfolk), neutral
- **Armor Class** 11
- **Hit Points** 11 (2d8 + 2)
- **Speed** 10 ft., swim 40 ft.

|STR|DEX|CON|INT|WIS|CHA|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|10 (+0)|13 (+1)|12 (+1)|11 (+0)|11 (+0)|12 (+1)|

- **Skills** Perception +2
- **Senses** passive Perception 12
- **Languages** Aquan, Common
- **Challenge** 1/8 (25 XP)

## Special Features

**_Amphibious_**. The merfolk can breathe air and water.

## Actions

**_Spear_**. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +2 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target.

_Hit_: 3 (1d6) piercing damage, or 4 (1d8) piercing damage if used with two hands to make a melee attack.