You are able to shapeshift between 1-2 favored humanoid forms and your natural form. You can shapeshift into other creatures for up to an hour, but that requires the use of a spell slot. As you grow more powerful you can change into larger creatures. Will still cost spell slot.

You have proficiency in the Intimidation and Persuasion skills.

 Older, wiser kitsune grow additional tails. You have a number of tails equal to your highest-level spell slot (minimum of 1). You may your tails as a spellcasting focus.

Your base walking speed is 30ft.

You have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can’t discern color in darkness, only shades of gray and green

You know the minor illusion cantrip. When you reach 3rd level, you can cast the alter self spell once with this trait and regain the ability to do so when you finish a long rest. When you reach 5th level, you can cast the hypnotic pattern spell once with this trait and regain the ability to do so when you finish a long rest. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for these spells.

You can speak common, vulpin, and sylvan.