an upgrade from my old yeen fursona to a monster boy! details about drawing him are in the art- more details about what species comprise him below!

SHAPESHIFTING MONSTER KUTYA

* african wild dog
-general canine shape, face
-enlarging of ears, ear shape/hearing
-six subtle nipples beneath fur on stomach (usually unseen)
-unretractable black claws
-tough pawpads
-preferred diet, hunting drive
-growling, yipping sounds

* dromaeosaurid (“velociraptor”)
-general body shape/posture
-exaggerates back ruff
-claws on hands and feet
-long balanced tail
-sharper, longer teeth
-clicking, trilling, screeching, cawing sounds

* human
-extremely short, fine hairs akin to human skin on certain parts of body
-human head hair pattern, human facial hair pattern, human body hair pattern
-human torso shape, humanoid arms and fingers
-body temperature regulation such as sweating
-2 human nipples
-top surgery scars
-sapience, english-speaking communication

* striped hyena
-ruff along back
-stripes on neck
-darker fur texture
-“laughing” calls

* domesticated cat (lykoi)
-hair/fur coat pattern
-fur texture
-ear shape
-eyesight, eye color, slit pupils, two sets of eyelids
-flexibility
-claw sharpness
-hunting pattern
-purring, chirping, chattering, hissing, spitting sounds

* misc.
-blood under skin when blushing or overheating appears orange. however, when spilled it is regular red..
-certain organs and inner flesh will have more orangish tones, but remain overall pretty typical reddish of that of a human.
-two pairs of ears. does not affect hearing sensitivity, but does create a much wider range of hearing.
-flat lizard-like feet shape, on top of typical dromaeosaurid feet shape. resembling species such as the komodo dragon or iguana, but notably long and skinny.
-ability to change shape and alter entire brain structure. very limited number of forms

different forms:
* monster. default, appears as above.
-sub-form: paws. lizard-like feet can change to flexible, non-retractable sharp-clawed paws with a dew claw.
* human. when in this form, skin is a different tone and personality/demeanor is almost completely changed. identifies separately from “monster” form. appears as in various pieces in my OC gallery with same hairstyle and self-harm scars.