monster

Shifter

CR 1/2

Medium Humanoid (shifter), Any Alignment

Reveal Stat Block

Armor Class

14 ({@item leather armor|phb})

Hit Points

19 (3d8 + 6)

Speed

30 ft.

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Traits

Shifting (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest).As a bonus action, the shifter takes on a more bestial form for 1 minute or until it dies. The shifter gains 5 temporary hit points. It can make a bite attack when it activates this trait and also as a bonus action on each of its turns while in its bestial form.

Actions

Shortsword.mw 5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. ({@damage 1d6 + 3) piercing damage.

Bite.mw 5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. ({@damage 1d4 + 3) piercing damage.

Shifter

Shifters are tied to primal spirits, which most of them refer to as the beast within. They are lithe of form and have bestial features: large eyes, flat noses, pointed ears, and light fur over much of their bodies. When a shifter fully embraces the beast within by 'shifting,' these features become even more pronounced.