Amid the clashing of swords and the popping of champagne corks, these stylish wolf folk thrive. Outsiders sometimes expect them to be something akin to a werewolf, but they are more likely to be well-dressed, well-mannered (albeit sometimes hedonistic) philosophers, knights, hunters, and crafters.
Renowned with the Sword

Every garou youngster is trained in the use of swords, be they the child of an elector-prince or of a simple lumberjack. The art of swordsmanship is paramount in their culture and exceptional talent and skill at arms can be one of the fastest paths to class advancement in their society. Each school of combat has its own preferred forms and weapons, but all cover the basics for wielding any sort of sword. There are rumors among other folk that even a garou raised away from their own kind will inevitably seek a sword teacher or simply experiment until they are self-taught if none are available.
Civilized, but with a Warrior’s Heart

Garou society promotes a fondness for refined things, for elegant craftsmanship, for masterful poetry, for excelling in the skill of one’s trade. They also prefer to resolve internal conflicts through contests rather than civil war. However, they live by a philosophy of passions. To fulfill one’s potential, they believe, one must pursue what one is passionate about, without reservation. They will celebrate, mourn, or duel as their hearts demand, and their hearts revel in excitement. Since they rarely take up arms against each other except in single contests or sparring, many will join expeditionary forces or mercenary companies to satisfy their desire to test their skill.
Noble School Lineages

Noble status is only obliquely hereditary in garou society. There are noble families, but to actually possess noble office, one must be in the upper ranks of a noble school, with only the grand master of the most prestigious schools holding the status of elector-prince. The sword schools are so central to garou society, in fact, that most organizations—including trade guilds and temples—have taken the organizational model of these schools. All schools of combat or dueling teach the sword and are considered “sword schools” even if it is not the primary weapon utilized in the style, such as the Loxley Ranger School.

This is a free player character species for 5th Edition (You probably know which RPG, I can't say its name because the OGL license I am using doesn't allow it)

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Illustration by   Sapphwolf