Changelings

Changelings are shapeshifting creatures native to the world of Pagan. They appear in Ultima VIII.

Description
The true form of a changeling is vaguely humanoid in shape, resembling a grey-skinned dwarfish man with a large toothy maw. In combat, however, these beasts have the capacity to take on the form of their opponents, using the strengths and abilities of their foes against them. Once slain, a changeling's body dis-corporates, leaving nothing but its possessions behind.

Trivia

 * The laughter of changelings is voiced by Eric Willmar.
 * In traditional Western European folklore, a changeling is the offspring of a fairy, troll or goblin who has been left in the place of a stolen human child.