Shifters.

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Shifters can be born or created. To be born a shifter both parents must be shifters of the same kind. For example, Mother is a werewolf and so is Father. The child would be born a werewolf. To be changed into a shifter the victim must be bitten (not scratched) on a full moon.

There are several different kinds of were creatures but know this. Their animal forms are never anything other than a predatory animal. There are no "were ferrets" or "were parrots."

Shifters can change involuntarily due to overwhelming emotion. This happens more often the closer the lunar cycle is to a full moon. They can also change voluntarily if they concentrate hard enough. This is made easier the closer a full moon is. Of course, they must shift when a full moon rises. They have no power to refuse their monstrous side control on that night.

Shifters have the same need for food and rest as a human. They are stronger and faster than humans when in human form but are no match for vampires, demons, or angels. They can give a much better fight when shifted. They age at the same rate as humans.