Shifters

Location
Shifters originated with the Fae, roaming the continent of Kirinar until humans forced them back with the other fae. However, due to their human halves and characteristics, many have integrated with humans and are, as a result, spread out. The bulk of shifters can be found in mountains, forests, or even islands, seeking to avoid contact with humans who have been known to hunt them mercilessly.

Appearances
Shifters appear just like humans and have the ability to change into animal forms when they wish.

General Religion
Shifters, unlike the fae, do not have a general religion.

In the past, and in some cases today, shifters have had the same urge to protect the environment that other fae have. However, as shifters have adapted to live in human society, they have begun to adopt human religions, which depend on the location and the shifter's individual beliefs. Still, due to their animal halves, some shifters have a large concern for the environment.

Society
Shifters tend to live in small groups referred to as "packs" (depending on their primary shift forms). These packs are usually isolated, although some times villages of shifters can be found.

Shifters in general have a maximum of 4 forms that they are able to take at their leisure. Their shift forms are derived from their genetics, and so usually most of these forms come from their parents. Forms have been known, however, to come from a generation or two before the shifter from the grandparents or even great grandparents as dormant genetics.

For role-play purposes, shift forms must be cleared by a moderator or admin.

Combat
Shifters have a maximum of 4 forms that they may take at their leisure. These forms may trigger to emotions, although the cases are rare. While in these forms, and even in human form, shifters heal fairly quickly from injuries that are not inflicted by silver. The shift forms and human forms have enhanced strength, although animal forms may differ in coordination, depending on how much time the shifter spends in this state (a shifter who lives with humans may be clumsy in a wolf form if they do not take the state regularly).

General Attitudes
Self-Seen:

Shifters see themselves as a targeted race and usually see themselves as weaker beings than humans, as a single wound from silver has the potential to end their life. Other shifters, however, see themselves as superior and hunt humans, instead. There's very little in-between.

How They Are Perceived:

Shifters are seen as snakes in the brush, or fakes, by humans. Humans tend to believe shifters assume their form merely to hunt them in detail, and as a result kill them whenever possible.