Werewolf Characteristics

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The characteristics of a werewolf are pretty well known from modern day movies and books. Though they are exaggerated they are pretty similar to the folklore description. Here are some of their characteristics:

• They look like a combination of a wolf and a human--a human body but a wolf’s head. Sometimes they turn into a full wolf only bigger and stronger. 
• They have long hair and sharp teeth.
• They may run on all fours like a wolf, but may sometimes run up right.
• They howl at the moon.
• A full moon causes the transformation of the werewolf and also causes them to act more violently
• Hair exists on the palm of their hand.
• In some places the werewolf's third finger is longer than the middle finger.
• When transforming, a werewolf's hands & feet turn into paws and its ears become pointed.
• Howls replace the person’s voice.
• The eyes are the only thing that do not change during transformation into a wolf.
• Some Werewolves have short tails but others many not have one at all.
• They are more intelligent, dangerous, and fierce than a regular wolf.
• In human form a werewolf wears its skin inside out, meaning that its fur is inside of its body.