The Nature Of The Beast.
The nature of the Lycanthropes in general is somewhat related to their breed(s). There are some general rules for the Lycanthropes, however. The average body temperature of the average human is 98.6 degrees Farenheit, or 37 degrees Celsius. The average Lycanthropic body temperature is 104 degrees Farenheit, a fevered state of the average human(1). The reason for this is the somewhat overactive internal systems of the Lycanthrope, a surprisingly high metabolism and so forth. What this translates to, is a Lycanthrope being able to more efficiently use what is present within the body, such as an increased muscular development, larger lung capacity, and what is referred to as the 'healing factor' of the Lycanthropes. The Lycanthropes heal wounds at an exceptional rate as one could imagine, and when dealing with Lycanthropes what would stop something of the more human inclined, will assumably not even phase a Lycanthrope. This does not leave a Lycanthrope invulnerable though.
The Lycanthrope has a weakness to silver, as all would naturally know. However, this weakness can come in multiple forms. There are documented cases where Lycanthropes coming into direct contact with silver (blades, needles, etc) have gone into raving frenzies or have lost sanity entirely(2). Lycanthropes of the larger breeds have also been known to build something of a tolerance to silver. This does not negate the effects of the silver entirely, but does require a larger amount be used. In this instance, silver bullets might as well be standard bullets. In such cases, silver in a larger amount such as a sword or dagger, would be required and need to have prolonged internal contact to do any grievous damages.
The social interactions of the Lycanthropes are somewhat varied, as they are commonly breed specific. Those of the Felidae are more inclined to the strong basis of touch in their interactions, oftentimes mistaken for something of a more sexual nature in appearance. Felidae finds something comfortable within the touch of another, this other need not be a Lycanthrope or of any set gender. In something of a contrast, those of Canidae focus more upon the smells of others. To explain, a Felidae might move and rub bodies against another or stroke them in some manner, and those of the Canidae disdain such actions and prefer to keep distance as all scents are taken in. The Felidae and Canidae are the primary families of Lycanthropes as one could imagine, and many others exist some as simple variations on these and some of other breeds entirely.
The Lycanthropes also have a set relationship to the Kindred. The Lycanthrope is something of a servant to the Kindred, providing both of the flesh and of the blood. This is not a system of slavery, however, and should be taken as such. The process of a Kindred taking upon a Lycanthrope, a Binding, requires acceptance of both parties(3). And where the process may seem something casual, it is something very deeply rooted within the Lycanthrope. Although the servitude is not without it's benefits. The Lycanthrope receives a great degree of pleasure from being fed upon and there are even documented places where such actions are made readily available(4). The Lycanthrope also takes on a sense of companionship in this act, usually refraining from interactions with other possible mates in favor of it's Kindred. That's not to say it cannot happen, just that it generally does not.
(1) This temperature is only taken as an average and can vary due to multiple factors.
(2) Such an occurance is believed to be the rootings of the Hyaenas instability, though unproven.
(3) There are breeds which, however, detest the Kindred and their ways. Hyaenas are one such breed to bear this hatred, even taking to hunting the Kindred.
(4) Upon All Fours
