Shifters
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Shifters are the mysterious beings able to shift into a single animal form.
No one is quite sure when they came along, they simply became a part of the world.
Little is known about them, but they can be found in almost every single living condition known to man.
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Height: 4 to 7 ft
Weight: 100 to 250 lbs
Skin Tones : Varies on climate and living conditions.
Hair: Red, black, brown, blond, white silver, anything you can think of.
Age: 100 ( Similar to humans.)
Subtypes: Wolves, Bears, Jungle cats, Fox, Birds
​Wolf Shifters
This subclass of the shifter is just like it might sound. The shifter has the ability to take on features of the wolf, or even a full fledged transformation. This shifters are not the strongest out of the list but they are by far the most prideful. The seek out companionship and try to run with the pack so to speak. They strong protectors, and very quick on their feet. They are brilliant hunters, and monstrous in combat. They can be easily agitated, but you could not ask for a closer and more trustworthy companion.
Appearance
The Wolf Shifters when in human form have skin that reflects the normal range of skin tones found in humans. Their hair is usually the same colour as their fur when in wolf form. It is usually kept long and uncut, they have eyes of blue,green, amber and brown. They stand around 5-7 feet in height and weight around 150-280pounds. In their human state they have enlarged K-nines, thick hair, and wild features.
Advantages:
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Fast and quick reflexes.
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Hybrid transformation.
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Excellent warriors.
Disadvantages:
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Easily agitated.
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Often fails to think things through when angered.
Bear Shifter
These behemoths are absolute masters of raw and physical power. Bear shifters are able to take on the physical endurance and power of many different types of bears. These creatures are sturdy and can unleash bursts of raw power. They are however kind of slow in terms of quickness. But don’t expect to outrun these big beasts, when up to full stride they might just overtake a bi-pedal creature. These big creatures are generally peaceful as far as passive levels. But when agitated it’s best to keep your distance if you are not looking for a fight.
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Appearance
The Bear Shifters when in human form have skin that reflects the normal range of skin tones found in humans. Their hair is usually the same colour as their fur when in Bear form. They have eyes of blue,green, amber, black and brown. They stand around 6-7 feet in height and weight around 150-280 pounds. Bear shifters are tall be default, and pack a lot of power into big thick muscles. They can range from black all the way to white.
Advantages:
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Lots of raw power,
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Very sturdy creatures with thick skin
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Very hard to bring down.
Disadvantages:
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Slow moving.
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Act more with rage and raw power, rather than thinking.
These shifters are absolute masters of stealth and precision attacks. They have the option to take on traits of the jungle cats, including panthers, jaguars, etc etc. No matter what these beasts will be fast and stealthy beyond the other classes. Trying to fight one of these creatures late at night would end badly for you. They can even take on the full form of these cats, making them that much more deadly.
Jungle Cat Shifters
Appearance
The Cat Shifters when in human form have skin that reflects the normal range of skin tones found in humans. Their hair is usually the same colour as their fur when in Cat form. They have eyes of blue,green, amber, black and brown. They stand around 5-7 feet in height and weight around 150-250 pounds. These shifters will often be slender in their build, but they will be packed with lean compact muscle. They are quick on their feet and often the medium sized class of their shifting counterparts.
Advantages:
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Play this creature if you want to be stealthy and primal.
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You are damn near silent when you are on the attack.
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Strike with grace and elegance.
Disadvantages:
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These creatures are not known to be the toughest of the bunch.
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Sure they can hold their own in a fight but due to their small build they are fragile and do not pack a lot of power.
Fox Shifters
Now for the brains of the shifter bunch. These small fox shifters are definitely the most cunning of any of the other shifters. Due to their lack of speed, power, or stealth. These creatures rely on their brain to make their way through life alright. These shifters will think their way through their problems, and make some of the best thinkers in the world. On the flipside, they are also some of the biggest criminals due to their ability to think outside the box. This leaves them untrusted at most points in time.
Appearance
The Fox Shifters when in human form have skin that reflects the normal range of skin tones found in humans. Their hair is usually black,blonde or red. They have eyes of blue,green, amber, black and brown. They stand around 4-6 feet in height and weight around 150-225 pounds. Fox shifters are generally rather small, and often keep rather pointed features with their eyes nose, and ears.
Advantages:
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Most cunning of the shifters.
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Will often think miles ahead of their counterparts and come into a situation more prepared than most.
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Great Spies and Scouts.
Disadvantages:
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Lacks any “real” fighting power, such as speed, power, and resilience.
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Can overthink situations.
Bird Shifters
These shifters are the notably the most non-combat oriented shifters in the group. Instead of having sharp claws, powerful muscles, or even sharp intellect. They are graced with the ability of flight and observance. They are excellent scouts, and messengers often watching things from above without being noticed even once. There had been occasions where some shifters have become successful warriors, but it is not at all common, and specific bird types can only become warriors.
Appearance
The Bird Shifters when in human form have skin that reflects the normal range of skin tones found in humans. Their hair is usually black,blonde,brown or red. They have eyes of blue,green, amber, black and brown. They stand around 4-5 feet in height and weight around 100-200 pounds. These creatures are small and often slender in their human forms. They have lightweight bones for flight, and are often really brittle. But they are quick on their feet and not much can catch them when they take flight in their bird forms.
Advantages:
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Able to Fly.
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Very good perception and scouting skills.
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Are able to gain access to places others cannot.
Disadvantages:
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Extremely brittle.
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Very little combat ability .