Binnaquid

• Wait for a long time before making up your mind.
• Enjoy rest and relaxation.
• Be close to your family.

• Think that you are less intelligent than you are.
• Assume you are fully aquatic.
• Respect your patience.

Binnaquids are well adapted for their swampy homelands. Their mottled blue green coloration blends in beautifully with the water, and a small protrusion atop their heads allows them to breathe while the rest of their body is submerged underwater. Their wide mouths are filled with sharp, spiny teeth. They don't have a protruding nose, just two small slits. They have two arms and two legs, and their hands and feet are both slightly webbed. Binnaquids on Czelle tend to dress in clothing that matches their skin tone, allowing them to easily hide in the murky water, though those who live off-planet often experiment with other colors.

Binnaquids still build their homes in the swamp, and generally have at least part of their houses flooded. This is harsh on building materials, and binnaquid cities are noted for frequent construction as old buildings come down and new ones go up. Binnaquids generally expect visitors to adapt to the dampness rather than building on dry land for them. Spacefaring binnaquids tend to take frequent baths to avoid having their moist skin dry out.
Binnaquids have tight-knit family groups and usually live in multigenerational households, typically in multi-building compounds. They frequently have pets, both aquatic and terrestrial.
Binnaquids have a vibrant musical culture, with some instruments that can only be played aboveground and some that can only be played underwater. They additionally enjoy underwater sports, and many aquatic species have taken up traditional binnaquid sports. These include dakeshar, a game that involves two teams swimming in laps, trying to get a special baton around the loop the most times while the other team blocks, and sagrint, a sport that involves throwing javelins the furthest distance underwater.

Patience is one of the biggest virtues in binnaquid society, along with loyalty to one's family. They traditionally worshipped the great ocean spirit Aspalasch, but this spirit hasn't been seen in centuries, and younger binnaquids often worship other deities, including Hylax, Yaresa, and Zon Shelyn. Elder binnaquids generally hold true to their faith in Aspalasch and assume that their patience will be rewarded. They generally consider szandite crystals to be holy, a gift from Aspalasch or another deity. They revere the ability of the crystals to create community over long distances.

Popular Edicts think before you act, keep up traditions
Popular Anathema betray your family, rush into danger, abuse animals

Sample First Names Mirassa, Arso, Ninosa
Sample Surnames Garalish, Dakashati, Assimsa

10

Medium

Swim 15 feet

Constitution, Wisdom, Free

Charisma

Additional languages equal to your Intelligence modifier (if it's positive). Choose from the list of common languages and any other languages to which you have access (such as the languages prevalent on your home world).

You can see in darkness and dim light just as well as you can see in bright light, though your vision in darkness is in black and white.

Your biology allows you to hold your breath for a long time. You gain the Breath Control general feat. Additionally, you can breathe through the protrusion on the top of your head while the rest of you is submerged.