Shifters - The Free-Formers

Name of Race: Shifter (Shif-terr)

Racial Bonuses: +2 Vit, +2 Spr, +20 HP, +20 MP

Racial Abilities: Minor Adaptive Race (+3 Stat points at creation)
Transformation (Physically change and gain bonus stat points as Power increases. For full details, see the Rules page.)

Description: If it were not for the metallic skin that is unique to the Shifter race, this race would be almost physically indistinguishable from Gaians. However, unlike Gaians, as a Shifter matures and grows in strength, his body changes in a series of transformations. Each transformation adds features that further specializes the Shifter until he is fully matured. Due to this unique transformation, the final form of a Shifter is almost impossible to predict. The first form, the birth form, of a Shifter appears similar to a Gaian teenager in size. Their skin is always metallic in hue and to the touch, regardless of form, their entire body is hairless.

Name of Capital (Location): None (NA)

Starting Alighnment Range: 10 to -10

History:

It is a commonly believed theory that the Shifters were born from a meld of magic and technology. Whether their creation was accidental by the hands of mortals or inspired by the whims of the divine, none will ever know. Regardless of their origins, it is clear that in the present day the Shifter race is one of lone wolves. With no government and little desire to work together, it should come as no surprise that an official Shifter-nation has never risen in the history of "The World". Instead, these individuals found solitude in the established cities of other races. They found work as mercenaries an appealing lifestyle, and even though they were never viewed as true citizens within the cities of "The World" they were never denied respect. As if their appearance wasn't frightening enough, their power is simply overwhelming.

Government: Anarchy
Military Power: N/A
Society: Individualistic