Merfolk

Mermaids and Mermen are mythological aquatic creatures with a top half that is similar to a humans head and torso while the bottom half has a tail similar to a fish.

On Gaia, aquatic beings have been referred to as Seafolk and were introduced April 2007 with the release of the Monthly Collectible Aquatica, since then a number of tail fins have been available for Gaians to become a Sea creature. The Mermen presented here were introduced in the Garden of Venus World. First appeared on Gaia- Thursday May 07, 2009. In February 2010 each merman presented got their own SDPlus, which was released from the Poseidon's Legacy CI.

Chowder
Appearance:
 * Eye color: Unknown
 * Skin: Light, pinkish
 * Hair: Purple
 * Other: Has a striped pink tail, and stripes on his back.

Chowder phrases:
 * Yesterday I sat on an anemone and it stung like heck.
 * I brushed up against a jellyfish and now my arm hurts.
 * I think I swallowed a puffer fish.
 * My mouth is full of brine.
 * Ugh, I ate too much.
 * The whole garden is spinning.
 * I think I'm seasick.

Trivia:
 * Appears to have a run of bad luck.
 * "Chowder" is defined as a thick soup or stew, with a variety of ingredients.
 * SDPlus #162, with this doll there is a green-transparent (Seasick) mask to equip.

Coustou
Appearance:
 * Eye color: Green
 * Skin: Tanned, light brown
 * Hair: Light brown
 * Other: Has a long green tail and a large tail fin.

Coustou phrases:
 * Welcome to the Garden of Venus. This place is paradise!
 * If you want some fun, try sliding down the Goddess. The water is warm and inviting.
 * This place is like caviar and a body massage all rolled into one.
 * I, too, enjoy a clean and close shave.
 * Why yes, I am smothered in butter.
 * What am I staring at? Just that mirror mounted about 40 feet away in the hills over there.

Trivia:
 * Likes to joke and flirt.
 * "Coustou" is the name of a family of French sculptors; Nicolas Coustou carved a marble figure of the Goddess, Venus.
 * The name could also refer to Jacques-Ives Cousteau, a famous French naval officer who studied the sea and all forms of life in water.
 * SDPlus #160, with this doll there is Coustou-like eyes to equip.

Ika
Appearance:
 * Eye color: Light purple
 * Skin: Lemon yellow
 * Hair: Light purple
 * Other: Has four orange tentacles, and dreadlock hair.

Ika phrases:
 * Of all the places I've visited, this is the most beautiful.
 * Don't tell the other girls, but you're definitely the fairest one here.
 * If you think you've got it bad shaving two legs, try shaving four.
 * By excreting my own ink, I'm able to save a ton of money on print cartridges.
 * In order to maintain my toned physique, I must eat twice my weight in plankton every day.

Trivia:
 * Very laid back personality.
 * "Ika" is the Japanese word meaning squid.
 * SDPlus #159, with this doll there is Ika-like eyes and lips to equip.

Jaws
Appearance:
 * Eye color: Gray
 * Skin: White and gray
 * Hair: Dark gray
 * Other: He is a shark boy, and has an overbite.

Jaws phrases:
 * Behold the Overseer! His gleam is magnificent.
 * Have you come to offer a tribute to the glorious Overseer?
 * Please don't touch the Overseer. I just waxed him.
 * Truly we are blessed to be amongst the Overseer.
 * His clammy wisdom lights the way even in the darkest depths of the sea.
 * Do you think the Overseer notices me? I hope I'm pleasing him.

Trivia:
 * Is clearly obsessed with the Overseer, and appears rather young.
 * "Jaws" is a series of films that focus upon great white sharks that attack a particular area. The films are based on novels by Peter Benchley.
 * Oct 28, 2009, Jaws was the substitute Overseer for the Aquarium, while the Demonbuster event was going on.
 * Dec 04, 2009, in the Mini Comic Clammy Love, Jaws was becoming depressed about not seeing The Overseer in such a long time. He hears someone call his name, it is The Overseer! And as he turns to greet him, he is disappointed to find that it's the humanoid version of Overseer instead of the giant clam.
 * SDPlus #163, with this doll there is Jaws-like hair to equip.

Proteus
Appearance:
 * Eye color: Unknown
 * Skin: Golden
 * Hair: Blonde
 * Other: Has a blue tail with dark blue spots.

Proteus phrases:
 * My goodness you're beautiful! Not quite as beautiful as me, but still very beautiful.
 * This is my spot, okay? I'm not moving.
 * Please do not disturb me. I'm relaxing.
 * Please do not block my sun. I'm tanning my perfectly sculpted chest right now.
 * NO, I'm not dead, but thank you for your concern.
 * For the last time, I'm not actually dead.

Trivia:
 * Has narcissistic tendencies.
 * "Proteus" is a prophetic god who served Poseidon; was capable of changing his shape at will.
 * SDPlus #161, with this doll there is Proteus-like hair to equip.

Notable Merfolk

 * Aquarium Memphis the Mermaid
 * Aquarium Lila the Mermaid
 * Prince Enki
 * Coinchenn
 * Tuna the Merfry