Shifter
8 variants
After generations of breeding, the Curse of Lycanthropy has been diluted to the point where the individual can no longer take a hybrid or animal form and can no longer transmit the curse to others. But this has not stopped the formation of a fierce race that is as proud and feared as other shapeshifters.
A Life of Restraint
Shifters are commonly self-reliant and free-spirited. However, they restrain their actions for fear that they might become lost in the savagery that dwells in their blood. This fear of losing control makes many Shifters confrontational and reclusive. Some Shifters overcome this self-doubt, however, and become true friends to those they fight beside.
Split Between Races
Shifters resemble humans, their close brethren, but with distinctively bestial features such as sharp teeth, claws, pointed ears, or fur. Compared to humans, Shifters are somewhat short, the average height range being 5.6–6.0 ft, though Shifters are lithe and strong and, as a result, are slightly heavier for their size, weighing 130–180 lbs most commonly. To a human's eye, the resemblance is less obvious than the differences. Unlike humans, Shifters have flat, animal-like noses, larger than usual eyes that allowed them to see better in low light, heavy eyebrows, pointed ears, skin that was often of a brownish shade, and much more hair, also commonly brown, than was typical for the common human. Because of this, Sifters, to a human, more closely resemble their Lycanthrope ancestors, which was sometimes confusing and Shifters were sometimes mistaken for true Lycanthropes, but a Shifter could avoid this by shifting minor parts of their body to look like a normal human.
Run! A Werewolf!
Shifters by association are connected with malicious Lycanthropes. When they let their more feral features show they invite suspicion and fear among others that do not understand the subtleties between Shifter and Lycanthropes. Every Shifter must come to terms with this xenophobia and either overcome it or allow it to rule their actions.
After generations of breeding, the Curse of Lycanthropy has been diluted to the point where the individual can no longer take a hybrid or animal form and can no longer transmit the curse to others. But this has not stopped the formation of a fierce race that is as proud and feared as other shapeshifters.
A Life of Restraint
Shifters are commonly self-reliant and free-spirited. However, they restrain their actions for fear that they might become lost in the savagery that dwells in their blood. This fear of losing control makes many Shifters confrontational and reclusive. Some Shifters overcome this self-doubt, however, and become true friends to those they fight beside.
Split Between Races
Shifters resemble humans, their close brethren, but with distinctively bestial features such as sharp teeth, claws, pointed ears, or fur. Compared to humans, Shifters are somewhat short, the average height range being 5.6–6.0 ft, though Shifters are lithe and strong and, as a result, are slightly heavier for their size, weighing 130–180 lbs most commonly. To a human's eye, the resemblance is less obvious than the differences. Unlike humans, Shifters have flat, animal-like noses, larger than usual eyes that allowed them to see better in low light, heavy eyebrows, pointed ears, skin that was often of a brownish shade, and much more hair, also commonly brown, than was typical for the common human. Because of this, Sifters, to a human, more closely resemble their Lycanthrope ancestors, which was sometimes confusing and Shifters were sometimes mistaken for true Lycanthropes, but a Shifter could avoid this by shifting minor parts of their body to look like a normal human.
Run! A Werewolf!
Shifters by association are connected with malicious Lycanthropes. When they let their more feral features show they invite suspicion and fear among others that do not understand the subtleties between Shifter and Lycanthropes. Every Shifter must come to terms with this xenophobia and either overcome it or allow it to rule their actions.
Traits
Bestial Instincts
Channeling the beast within, you have proficiency in one of the following skills of your choice: Animal Handling, Nature, Perception, or Survival.
Shifting
As a bonus action, you can assume a more bestial appearance. This transformation lasts for 1 minute, until you die, or until you revert to your normal appearance as a bonus action. When you shift, you gain temporary hit points equal to your level + your CON modifier (Minimum 1). You also gain benefits that depend on your shifter subrace, described below. Once you shift, you can’t do so again until you finish a short or long rest.