Naiads are protectors of freshwater areas such as lakes, ponds, and particularly rivers. While many naiads are reclusive, some choose to regularly visit settlements built near their bodies of water as long as those settlements are respectful to nature and the fey. Others explore the vast world, bonding to bodies of water as they travel. These naiads are the most likely to come in contact with other societies or visit other nations, but regardless, these fey enjoy inspiring others to artistic greatness. Some take this as proof that naiads originated long ago from the intermingling of nymph and mortal bloodlines. NAIAD CHARACTERS Naiads are defined by class levels-they don't have racial Hit Dice. Naiads have the following racial traits. +2 Dexterity, +2 Charisma, -2 Strength: Naiads have elegant fey grace and beauty but have delicate builds. Medium: Naiads are Medium creatures. Speed: Naiads have a base speed of 30 feet and a swim speed of 30 feet. Low-Light Vision: All Naiads can see twice as far as humans can in dim light. Fey Nature: Naiads have a +2 racial bonus on Handle Animal and Knowledge (nature) checks. Inspiration, Water Bond: See above. Languages: Naiads begin play speaking Common and Sylvan. Naiads that have high Intelligence scores are able to choose from any of the following bonus languages: Aklo, Aquan, Dwarven, Elven, Giant, Gnome, Goblin, Halfling, Sylvan, and any regional human tongue.