Descriptions for Merman Hoplite and Triton - balancing of hoplite stats.

data/units/Merman_Hoplite.cfg

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ id=Merman Hoplite
 name= _ "Merman Hoplite"
 race=merman
 image=merman-hoplite.png
-hitpoints=65
+hitpoints=52
 movement_type=swimmer
     [defense]
     castle=50
@@ -16,14 +16,14 @@ alignment=lawful
 advanceto=null
 cost=100
 usage=fighter
-unit_description= _ "Skilled creatures of the sea, Mermen are powerful and quick in any watery environment, but struggle greatly to move on land."
+unit_description= _ "With their towering shields, the Merman Hoplites form the elite guard of the watery realm.  Their powerful armor and rigid disciple allow them to hold a steadfast line against the rages of battle.  In times of desperation, they can even do so on land, though not nearly as well as a creature with legs."
 get_hit_sound=mermen-hit.wav
 	[attack]
 	name=trident
 	type=pierce
 	range=short
 	damage=9
-	number=4
+	number=3
 		[frame]
 		begin=-100
 		end=100

data/units/Merman_Triton.cfg

@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ alignment=lawful
 advanceto=null
 cost=100
 usage=fighter
-unit_description= _ "Skilled creatures of the sea, Mermen are powerful and quick in any watery environment, but struggle greatly to move on land."
+unit_description= _ "Tritons are masters of the sea. Skilled in use of the trident, Tritons easily defeat any enemy foolish enough to wander into their preferred environment."
 get_hit_sound=mermen-hit.wav
 	[attack]
 	name=trident