Perspecticus

Perspectici (sing: Perspecticus) are a race of shapeshifters, who take different forms in much the same way other races would change clothes. They are not inherently malevolent, although they do tend to cause accidental mix-ups and cases of stolen identity by taking the forms of other people, and are known for their greed and attraction to shiny objects, rather like ravens. They tend to be skittish, and a bit cowardly, as their kind were once hunted nearly to extinction. Nowadays, Perspectici hide with those willing to house them, often keeping to themselves and running from conflict. A Perspecticus doesn't have unlimited shapeshifting, no matter what the myths say. They can fold and twist their bodies, legs, and arms, but they can't create new limbs or grow twice their size. These stories were created due to the other races' limited knowledge on Perpsecticus anatomy, as they almost never show their true forms. Perspectici have four arms, with six fingers each, and their long legs are tipped with two sharp claws like those of an insect. The way their shapeshifting works is that they fold and twist themselves to mimic the body shapes of others, their skin shifting colors to match. Growing wings, or tails, is simply beyond their capabilities. Their long and thin bodies and limbs would normally make such beings physically weak, but evolution decided they needed to be as efficient as possible. The muscles of a Perspecticus are wound incredibly tightly around their bones, and can loosen on command, allowing them to perform athletic feats beyond what they seem capable of, as well as puff themselves up by rapidly expanding their muscle strands, which aids in intimidation.

Native Language
The native language of the Perspectici has no spoken name, nor can it be spoken. It is a strictly visual language, a combination of colors and sequences that only other Perspectici can decipher and understand. Multiple attempts have been made to translate this "Language of Perspective" but none have succeeded, mostly due to the intricacies of the color changes, but also because a lot of it is made up of representations of raw emotions and thoughts, which simply can't be spoken aloud in a way that can be understood.