Felynes are recognized by their white fur and have the ability to talk in human language, and can be found both in human villages and in the wild. Melynxes are darker in color. Felynes perform a small variety of jobs in villages, from shopkeeping to farm maintenance, but most notably they may work under a hunter as a Felyne Chef or a Felyne Comrade. Felyne Chefs cook food for their hunters to support them in their adventures by temporarily bestowing them with beneficial status effects, while Felyne Comrades accompany their hunters on quests and use various skills and attacks. They also supply an additional reward at the end of a Quest.