Changelings

Changelings are an ancient race of shape changers universally feared and hunted by all other races except elves. Although elves show some degree of hospitality toward changelings, even they do not trust them completely and have little regret for having to slay one. Changelings are naturally seven foot (2. 1 m) tall, thin, pale yellow skinned humanoids with large sad eyes and rather homely features. They all possess the ability to shape change into any humanoid creature from as small as 3 feet (0.9 m) to as tall as 1 0 feet (3 m). Changelings are creatures of magic with a history as old as the elves ' . Nobody knows the origin of these beings although most believe they are the evil creation of the Old Ones or a similar dark, supernatural force. Even the changelings don't know their ancestry.
On Sanctuary Islands the residents came to live free of the persecution which followed them. Their founder Noah guided them to the island along with his long-time friend and travel companion Archie. Over time Noah turned leadership over to a council to run the community which had grown tremendously since its founding. Events were peaceful until Axel arrived on the island first demanding a seat on the council and later preaching Changeling supremacy. He and his followers have moved to the Island of Ruin where he continues to gain support. His most recent efforts were to assault the Vault in the hopes of gaining the magical artifacts inside.
After many years of adventuring, Archie has returned but cannot find his friend Noah and is distressed by the unrest which had occurred since he had been away. He hopes the heroes can help return Sanctuary Islands back to the peaceful place it was before Axel arrived. When asked by Eric Harmon for additional information on the plight of the changelings, Archie referrenced Tristine Chronicles as a source of people's mistrust.