Shifter Name Generator & Race Guide
Create fantastic names for your magical innovator
Example Characters
Generated Characters
Luna Moonfang
Name Meaning
Luna:Child of moonlight
Moonfang:Those who hunt under lunar light
Fang Wildwalker
Name Meaning
Fang:Sharp hunter
Wildwalker:Wanderers of untamed lands
Storm Swiftstrike
Name Meaning
Storm:Quick as lightning
Swiftstrike:Masters of sudden transformation
Shifter Name Guide
Shifter names reflect their dual nature as descendants of lycanthropes, combining primal power with civilized tradition. Our name generator draws from both bestial and human elements to create names that capture their unique heritage.
Name Structure
- Personal Names:
Often short and guttural, reflecting their bestial nature
- Male examples: Ash, Claw, Grim, Keth, Rorr, Thane
- Female examples: Fang, Kira, Luna, Seren, Swift, Willow
- Family Names:
Usually descriptive of their shifter traits or heritage
- Examples: Longtooth, Beasthide, Swiftstride, Wildhunt
- Often reflects their lycanthropic ancestry or shifting abilities
- Pack Names:
Names earned within their community
- Examples: Moonstalker, Nightrunner, Stormchaser, Wildborn
- Usually earned through notable deeds or characteristics
Origins & Heritage
Shifters are descendants of humans and lycanthropes, carrying the legacy of shapeshifters in their blood. While they cannot fully transform like their ancestors, they can temporarily enhance their bestial features through a process called shifting.
Physical Traits
- Height: 5-7 feet tall, typically lean and athletic
- Appearance: Bestial features, pronounced canine teeth, and fur-like body hair
- Subtypes: Beasthide, Longtooth, Swiftstride, and Wildhunt
- Lifespan: Mature by 10, rarely live beyond 70 years
Character Creation Guide
When creating your shifter character, consider these unique racial traits and gameplay elements:
Shifter Subraces
- Beasthide: Tough and resilient, gaining extra AC while shifted
- Longtooth: Fierce warriors with powerful bite attacks
- Swiftstride: Quick and agile, with enhanced mobility
- Wildhunt: Keen trackers with enhanced perception
Racial Abilities
- Shifting: Temporarily enhance bestial features
- Darkvision: See in dim light and darkness
- Keen Senses: Natural proficiency in Perception
- Bestial Instincts: Proficiency in relevant skills
Roleplaying Suggestions
- Balance between civilized nature and primal instincts
- Consider how your subrace influences personality
- Explore the relationship with your lycanthropic heritage
- Think about your connection to natural and urban environments