FREQUENCY: Rare
NO. APPEARING: 2-20
ARMOR CLASS: 7
MOVE: //18"
HIT DICE: 2 to 5
% IN LAIR: 30%
TREASURE TYPE: I
NO. OF ATTACKS: 1
DAMAGE/ATTACK: By weapon type
SPECIAL ATTACKS: Spells
SPECIAL DEFENSES: Spells
MAGIC RESISTANCE: Standard
INTELLIGENCE: Very
ALIGNMENT Chaotic good
PSIONIC ABILITY: Nil
Attack/Defense Modes: Nil
LEVEL/XP VALUE:
    2 HD: III/73 + 2/hp
    3 HD: III/105 + 3/hp
    4 HD: III/150 + 4/hp
    5 HD: IV/205 + 5/hp

The ningyo is a close relative of the merman/mermaid. It is virtually identical in appearance, except that
it always has flaming red hair. The ningyo dwell under the waves and rarely come to the surface, preferring to
serve the Sea Lord rather than become involved in the affairs of men. They are, however, quite kindly and

helpful to humans. Sailors consider them protectors and sometimes make offerings to them, especially during
great storms.

Ningyo normally do not carry weapons, but when armed have either a trident or spear. They are
generally peaceful and non-combative, preferring to avoid a fight whenever possible. However, if forced, they
fight with whatever weapons are available. In addition, ningyo have the spellcasting abilities of a shukenja and
wu jen of a level equal to their hit dice. Thus, a 3 HD ningyo has the spell ability of a 3d-level shukenja and wu
jen.

Ningyo do not form communities under the sea; instead they roam with the currents and follow the
schools of fish upon which they feed. They cannot survive out of water for any length of time and lose 1 hit
point per round spent above the surface. They speak the languages of the Sea Lord, fishes, and the trade
language.