The Planar Vagabond's Guide to the Multiverse

Shiftling

An intelligent animal, possibly related to the fae, which is capable of changing between animal, humanoid, and hybrid forms.

Shapeshift

Capable of shifting between (natural) animal form, humanoid form, and a hybrid form.

• Takes one combat round to shift form, can attack as new form at end of round.
• Can speak shiftik regardless of form.
• Can smell other shiftlings and werebeasts on a successful WIS check.
• Can only change forms a number of times per day equal to total class level + 1.
• Any damage taken in one form carries over to other forms.
• Similar to a polymorph (not an illusion) and completely unrelated to thieranthropy (werebeasts).

Animal Form

Appears the same as a mundane (unintelligent) version of the same type of animal.

• Has only 1/2 normal hit points (round up).
• Has the physical stats of a mundane version of the animal.
• Cannot use weapons or cast spells.
• Has infravision to 60’.
• Can only speak shiftik or with animals of same type.
• If damage is indicated, the form has a natural attack that deals that damage.
• When reduced to 0 hit points, may shapeshift into another form (with more hit points) if possible.
  • If no shift is possible, death occurs.

Humanoid Form

Appears as a regular human with some physical characteristics reminiscent of their animal form.

Hybrid Form

Hybrid form appears as a bipedal version of the animal form, with hands and feet.

• Has infravision to 60’.
• Some varieties have one or more edges when in hybrid form (indicated below).

Varieties

Documented varieties are listed below.

Undoubtedly, other varieties exist and may be used at the GMs discretion.

Al-Mi’raj

A mythical, one-horned hare.

• Ability Modifiers: -1 CON, +1 WIS
• Animal Form Statistics: 1d4 damage (horn), AC: 13, Mv: 60’
• Hybrid Form Edges: None

Armadillo

A small, snout-nosed mammal with a leathery armored shell.

• Ability Modifiers: +1 CON, -1 CHA
• Animal Form Statistics: AC: 14, Mv: 30’
• Hybrid Form Edges: Natural Armor

Badger

A small, furry mammal with long heads, short legs, and claws for digging.

• Ability Modifiers: +1 CON, -1 WIS
• Animal Form Statistics: 1d4 damage (claws), AC: 10, Mv: 40’
• Hybrid Form Edges: None

Carp

A small, fresh water fish, often with distinctive coloring (ex: goldfish, koi).

• Ability Modifiers: +1 WIS, -1 STR
• Animal Form Statistics: AC: 12, Mv: Swim 40’
• Hybrid Form Edges: Amphibious

Cat

A small, domesticated feline from one (or more) of a large number of breeds.

• Ability Modifiers: +1 DEX, -1 WIS
• Animal Form Statistics: 1d3 damage (claws), AC: 10, Mv: 40’
• Hybrid Form Edges: Claws

Crab

A small crustacean with one or more large pincers.

• Ability Modifiers: +2 STR, -2 CHA
• Animal Form Statistics: 1d3 damage (pincers), AC: 11, Mv: 20’ / Swim 30’
• Hybrid Form Edges: None

Crane

A thin bird with long legs and a long beak.

• Ability Modifiers: +1 WIS, -1 DEX
• Animal Form Statistics: 1d2 damage (beak), AC: 10, Mv: 20’ / Fly 40’
• Hybrid Form Edges: None

Dog

A small, domesticated canine from one (or more) of a large number of breeds.

• Ability Modifiers: +1 CON, -1 INT
• Animal Form Statistics: 1d4 damage (bite), AC: 10, Mv: 40’,
• Hybrid Form Edges: Claws

Duck

A small bird with a flat bill and webbed feet for swimming.

• Ability Modifiers: +1 CHA, -1 DEX
• Animal Form Statistics: AC: 12, Mv: 20’ / Fly 40’ / Swim 30’
• Hybrid Form Edges: None

Fox

A small, canine mammal with pointed ears, a narrow snout, and a bushy tail.

• Ability Modifiers: +1 INT, -1 WIS
• Animal Form Statistics: 1d3 damage (bite), AC: 13, Mv: 50’
• Hybrid Form Edges: Claws

Goat

A small, cloven-hoofed mammal with horns.

• Ability Modifiers: +1 WIS, -1 CHA
• Animal Form Statistics: AC: 12, Mv: 40’
• Hybrid Form Edges: Sure-Footed

Hare

A small, furry mammal with long ears, long back feet, and a fuzzy tail.

• Ability Modifiers: +1 WIS, -1 STR
• Animal Form Statistics: AC: 14, Mv: 60’
• Hybrid Form Edges: Claws

Koala

A small, furry, tree-dwelling marsupial with small ears.

• Ability Modifiers: +1 WIS, -1 STR
• Animal Form Statistics: 1d2 damage (claws), AC: 12, Mv: 30’ / 30’ Climb
• Hybrid Form Edges: Enhanced Climbing

Monkey

A small mammal with hands and a prehensile tail.

• Ability Modifiers: +1 DEX, -1 WIS
• Animal Form Statistics: AC: 13, Mv: 40’
• Hybrid Form Edges: Prehensile Tail

Otter

A small, furry, water-dwelling mammal with a long, thin body.

• Ability Modifiers: +1 DEX, -1 INT
• Animal Form Statistics: 1d2 damage (claws), AC: 10, Mv: 20’ / Swim 40’
• Hybrid Form Edges: Claws

Raccoon

A small, furry mammal with a striped tail and distinctive coloring.

• Ability Modifiers: +1 INT, -1 WIS
• Animal Form Statistics: 1d2 damage (claws), AC: 12, Mv: 30’
• Hybrid Form Edges: Claws

Rat

A small, furry rodent with a pointed snout, whiskers, and a long tail.

• Ability Modifiers: +1 CON, -1 CHA
• Animal Form Statistics: 1d3 damage (bite), AC: 14, Mv: 30’
• Hybrid Form Edges: Contortionist

Sloth

A small, furry, tree-dwelling mammal with long legs that end in hook-shaped claws.

• Ability Modifiers: +1 WIS, -1 DEX+
• Animal Form Statistics: 1d3 damage (claws), AC: 12, Mv: 20’ / 20’ Climb
• Hybrid Form Edges: Enhanced Climbing

Snake, Garden

A small, non-poisonous, legless lizard with dark scales and a forked tongue.

• Ability Modifiers: +1 WIS, -1 CHA
• Animal Form Statistics: 1d2 damage (bite), AC: 11, Mv: 40’
• Hybrid Form Edges: Contortionist

Sparrow

A small bird with a short tail and a strong beak.

• Ability Modifiers: +1 CHA, -1 CON
• Animal Form Statistics: AC: 16, Mv: 10’ / Fly 50’
• Hybrid Form Edges: None

Weasel

A small, furry, scurrying mammal with a long, thin body.

• Ability Modifiers: +1 DEX, -1 WIS
• Animal Form Statistics: 1d3 damage (claws), AC: 10, Mv: 40’
• Hybrid Form Edges: Claws

Wolverine

A small, furry, bear-like mammal with sharp claws.

• Ability Modifiers: +1 CON, -1 CHA
• Animal Form Statistics: 1d4 damage, AC: 10, Mv: 40’
• Hybrid Form Edges: Claws