Name: Kai Nereus
Image/Appearance:
Appearance: Kai has a lithe, athletic swimmer’s build, with glistening, iridescent scales covering his lower body and powerful tail. His skin has a healthy, tan that has a slight sheen to it. Up close, his skin appears smooth and almost glows in the light, but to most people, it just seems like a natural, flawless complexion. He has long flowing aqua hair, and striking teal eyes. His tail is adorned with intricate green and turquoise hues. He has fin ears that are the same colors as his tail. He wears a flower crown and a simple shell necklace.
In his human form, Kai stands at around 6’0”. His eyes become a light brown color, and his hair become chocolate brown. He often dresses tank tops and bathing suits. He always looks like he’s going to the beach. He wears shades of blue and teal.
Race: Merman
Racial Traits: Aquatic Physiology: Can breathe underwater and swim with incredible speed and agility.
Hydrokinesis: Can manipulate water, controlling its shape, movement, and pressure, both in and out of the water.
Enhanced Strength and Agility (in water): Kai is stronger and faster when submerged.
Siren Song: His singing voice can charm or calm those who hear it, though its effects are stronger underwater.
Bioluminescence: His body emits a soft glow in the dark, especially in his fin-like ears and tail markings.
Requirements: Saltwater: He needs to spend a lot of time in saltwater to maintain his health.
Humidity Control: On land, he needs a humid environment, as being in completely dry areas for too long can weaken his health.
Fresh Seafood: His diet consists largely of fish and other sea creatures. He loves sushi
Personality: Kai is charming, curious, and affectionate. He’s deeply drawn to human culture and fascinated by the way land-dwellers live their lives, even if it sometimes confuses him. Kai is naturally a free spirit, loving adventure and exploration, yet he’s also cautious, having been warned his whole life about the dangers of humans. He has a hopeless romantic side, dreaming of finding someone to share his life with, though he struggles with the fear of being truly vulnerable.
Kai is naturally social and befriends people easily, especially with other monsters in the condo. His curious nature means he often finds himself asking questions or poking his head where it doesn’t belong, which can sometimes get him into tricky situations. Despite his desire to explore the human world, he sometimes feels isolated due to his need for water, which makes it harder for him to fully fit in with the land-dwellers.
Background: Kai grew up in a hidden underwater community where merfolk thrived, safe from human hunters and pollution. As a young merman, he would sneak to the surface, fascinated by humans and their way of life. His curiosity wasn’t always appreciated by his family and peers, who warned him about the dangers of interacting with land-dwellers.
When tension between the merfolk and humans started to rise, due to human interference with the oceans and growing awareness of supernatural beings, Kai was sent to live at the Umbra Rose Condo for safety. Now, he balances his desire to explore human society with the need to remain hidden, trying to find a place where he can truly belong.
Building: 3
Floor: 3rd floor
Room Number: 305
Room Description:
Kai’s room is a perfect blend of the aesthetic of his ocean home, and modern conveniences. The main feature is a large, saltwater pool, taking up the majority of the space, complete with smooth stones and softly glowing sea plants.
The dry area is decorated in shades of blue and teal, with soft furniture and magical windows that display beautiful ocean views. The air is always humid, making it comfortable for Kai to move between water and land without feeling dried out. There’s a small kitchen, equipped to provide him with fresh seafood, and a cozy lounge area for guests. His room is magically bigger on the inside.
