Merfolk

In the world of Mermaid Adventures, there are 8 species of mermaids, but they are collectively called Merfolk. They are distinguished by having different lower halves, and each species has their own special abilities.

The eight type of mermaids include:
 * Fishfolk -  The most numerous of the merfolk, the Fishfolk have bottom halves may be that of almost any fish in the sea.  The Fishfolk are known for their creativity and artists.
 * Eelfolk - The Eelfolk have the lower half of an eel.  They are usually in a good mood, and known for their pranks and jokes.
 * Urchinfolk - Bearing the bottom half of a sea-urching, the Urchinfolk are considered the best explorers.  They are known to venture into the forbidden Dark Lands.  Their prickly spines give them a great form of defense.
 * Jellyfolk - The Jellyfolk have a translucent bottom half of jellyfish, allowing them to disappear from sight.  They are very patient, and produce excellent hunters.
 * Octofolk - With the lower of half an octopus, the Octofolk are considered the greatest sorcerers.  Their tentacles allow the Octofolk to do many things at once.
 * Rayfolk - Rayfolk have the lower half of a stingray.  They are natural tricksters and rogues, with a love of music and dance.  Rayfolk can flatten their body, and get into hard to reach places.
 * Sharkfolk - Sharkfolk have the lower half of a shark, but their heads are often shaped differently as well which can scare others.  Considered the physically strongest, Sharkfolk make good warriors and excel at sports.
 * Lobsterfolk - With the lower half of lobsters, the Lobsterfolk are among the greatest inventors under the sea.  Their shells protect them when things go awry.