NWod Mass Effect/Species Merits
Species Merits
This page is primarily mechanical in focus, dealing with the Merits which are synonymous with the various species. These are suggestions only, expressions of the factors that are commonly encountered in each species. If you wish to build a character who is a typical member of their species, they will have all or most of the suggested Merits.
Asari
Striking Looks
New Merit: Embrace Eternity
All asari, regardless of their biotic potential, are able to join their nervous system and consciousness to another being. The primary purpose of this ability is for reproduction, but it can also be used to join minds in order to share experiences and memories.
Batarian
Drell
Direction Sense, Eidetic Memory
New Merit: Arid Adaptation
(+2 Survival/Stamina in hot/dry conditions; -2 in wet/humid conditions)
Human
Natural Immunity
Krogan
Iron Stamina, Iron Stomach, Natural Immunity, Strong Lungs, Toxin Resistance
Quarian
Technophile
Salarian
Fast Reflexes
New Merit: Water Breather