Bearfolk

Found in the chill lands of the Shadow Realm, on the Rothenian Plain, and the northerly climes of Björnrike and the lands of the giants, the bearfolk are strong and adaptable, displaying great strength as shapeshifers, druids, and shamans, and when commanding spirits to obey and keeping shadow contained. Their fangs, fur, and claws make smaller, weaker races nervous, though most bearfolk prove honest and loyal friends. Their societies consist of scattered tribes and roving bands rather than kingdoms and jarldoms, but all bearfolk acknowledge the Bear King of the Fey, at least in principle.