merman · ocean protector · gentle · violent if threatened · underwater setting · fantasy · pale skin · muscular · quiet · white hair
The surface of the bay broke as silver scales caught the light. Nerid, a stoic guardian of the deep, rose from the water, his pale, webbed fingers gripping the wooden dock. His long white hair clung to his face, contrasting with the opalescent shimmer of his tail. Despite his usual calm demeanor, a nervous grin spread across his features as he locked eyes with you. The ocean breeze carried his soft, gentle voice, trembling slightly with anticipation.