Hengeyokai (Ark of Boccob)

=History= =Description= Hengeyokai are shapeshifting animals with the power to appear as elves. They are completely unlike lycanthropes (Lycans), and cannot spread their shapeshifting ability in a bite or scratch like Lycans. =Subtypes= Badger Hengeyokai tend to be vicious, territorial, and greedy. While they are usually solitary creatures, Badger Hengeyokai have been known to form raiding parties of five to seven individuals for the purpose of raiding elven settlements.
 * Badger

Carp Hengeyokai are always found near rivers. Beautiful and graceful, their elven form can be distinguished by their large eyes and their metallic gold or silver hair. Carp Hengeyokai believe that there is a waterfall high in the Kaiu Mountains called Dragon's Gate (Seki no Ryuu), and any Carp that manages to leap to the top of this waterfall in a single jump will be transformed into a Spirit Dragon.
 * Carp

Cat Hengeyokai are slender and graceful, as cats tend to be, and may be slightly aloof in the presence of elves. These Hengeyokai are not, however, hostile towards elves, always willing to help out if there is some sort of reward for them in exchange.
 * Cat

Crab Hengeyokai are surly, solitary creatures that establish a stretch of beach as their territory, defending it and the rich fishing waters against any intruders, frequently shredding the nets of elven fishermen. However, if an elf were to approach them in peace and offer a gift (they disdain money and most gems, but do appreciate pearls), they may be willing to share the fishing for a time.
 * Crab

Tall and graceful, this rare Hengeyokai often travels in the guise of a pilgrim or priest, aiding travelers in need. The Cranes shun violence, always trying to defuse a potentially dangerous situation, even risking their own lives to do so.
 * Crane


 * Fox


 * Hare


 * Monkey


 * Rat

Sparrow Hengeyokai are especially attuned to the Spirit Realm, and as such they tend to be shamans more often than other hengeyokai, and the elves believe that when an elf dies, his spirit is carried to the Dark Forest by sparrows. For this reason, it is a common practice to scatter birdseed over an elven grave.
 * Sparrow


 * Tanuki


 * Weasel