Shapeshifter

Shapeshifter kind are some of the most versatile beings within the Magical World and have been known to go their entire lives without having ever fully revealed their true form to anyone that does not account as important to their daily lives. This may in fact include their Mates and beloved family members. There are more than just two Shifter types, but almost entirely the species is based up on Reptilian and Mammalian Shifters, with a much fewer count of Avian, Humanoid, Universal, and Aquatic Shifters lurking in their midst.

Reptilian Characteristics
Often very closely resembling their Draconic cousins, the Reptilian Shapeshifter is a towering Lizard like Humanoid creature with a long tail that carries off far behind them for added balance on their backward bent Digitigrade legs. Most Reptilian Shifters will have tines that run along their spines, but not all. One trait that can be very safely associated with the whole of the Reptilian race are their long and slender necks.

Mammalian Characteristics
In perfect opposition to their Reptilian Brethren, the Mammalian Shifters have no defining characteristics, and will in fact range from a towering Canine based creature, to a short and stumpy looking Mouse based Shifter. It is coming into common society courtesy that when in the company of a Mammalian Shifter for a possible long tern relationship or daily association, to avoid any sort of offense cast out in conversation, that the Shifter will announce themselves as a Shifter, to clear the air.