SHIFTERS are unique for being able to shift into their soul forme, which will be the animal of their tribe– notable tribes include the wolf, hawk and lizard tribes. they can learn additional soul formes with age, but it is an extremely difficult practice.
they have superhuman strength, and senses of smell, taste and hearing, even in human forme.
legend has it that a shifter who lives for long enough will become a half human-animal hybrid forever, and become a spirit of their homeland, but this is pure myth so far.