Changelings are gifted with the power to morph and change their body to match other creatures. A changeling who has studied another's face can easily mimic it perfectly. The more a changeling hones their power the more minute details they can change. Height is even changeable within a certain range, sex is also completely malleable to a changeling.

The ability to change every aspect of their bodies can leave many Changelings listless and unaware of how to fit into a regular society. Some stick to one form and pretend they are nothing more than an ordinary elf and some become spies, thieves or charlatans, using their abilities to get what they want with lesser consequences. Some live under one “identity” for years before they decide they wish to move on, change themselves, and move to a new city.

Changelings are rare and are often not noticeable at birth. If they are not born with the “Changeling Face,” a changeling will often after birth look different from week to week, the earliest hint that something might be different. Usually this will stabilize a few weeks after birth into what they refer to as their “Birth Face.” Which many Changelings choose to keep.

The “Changeling Face” is often pale-skinned and slender with pupil-less eyes and pointed ears. The skin and hair of this face can vary wildly in color and is considered the “natural” face of Changelings, though it is believed by some to be an oddity caused by in-familiarity with their powers. Until a Changeling has learned to morph into this form, a ceremony known as “The Changing,” they will not have full control of their powers.

Many do not trust Changelings if they are aware of their true nature. When a Changeling discovers their powers, it is not uncommon for their family and friends to abandon them or change the way they act around them. Many want to avoid someone who can change their face and body to “steal” identities at will.

Due to their abilities, Changelings are often used as spies, thieves or other unsavory professions. Many choose this life, but others can be threatened or forced into it. Every kingdom wants multiple Changeling spies and violence, kidnapping, breeding program attempts and other extreme methods have been attempted to keep a cadre of useful Changelings on hand.

Due to how they are born and their nature, Changelings do not have a homeland. Instead they live within other societies and must either hope for acceptance or hide who they are. Many keep their true race a secret and tend not to share personal information or grow attached to people.

Some Changelings have a “collection” of identities with established backstories, work, friends and families that they flit between as they please.

Changelings are rare, but many become adventurers, a nomadic life allowing them to be who they need to be for each location they visit. The ability to change to a new identity to escape detection can motivate many to become Rogues or Bards. Others may simply want to live openly as they are and the adventurer's lifestyle opens that door for them, making them one of those adventurers instead of that shapeshifter.

Changelings are named by their birth parents, but many take on monosyllabic names upon reaching The Changing. Depending on how long they lived among other races and which race they grew up with, Changelings may or may not give gender distinction to themselves or their names.

Names: Bin, Dox, Fie, Hars, Jin, Lam, Nit, Ot, Paik, Ruz, Sim, Toox, Yog