The priest of Pharasma at The Lady's Chapel, Desil Marphan, is a male human. Thevin Knodston who runs the Creekside Tavern and Inn with his sister is a male human. Halder Makrosh who runs The Circle is a male human as is Bimmer “Possum” Coots. Malford Pelson who runs Pelson’s Cuts is a male human. Unli Jevers from the The Rampant Reefclaw is a male human. Skati Wolson who is the assistant to Elbrena Skodgers at the Boatyard is a male human.
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2. From the Player's Guide: Animal Companions: The following animals are found throughout Varisia and make thematically appropriate animal companions. From the Pathfinder RPG Core Rulebook: alligator, badger (and wolverine), bear, bird, boar, small cat (particularly firepelt cougar), dog, horse, pony, constrictor snake (particularly nightbelly boa), viper, and wolf. Good choices from Pathfinder RPG Ultimate Wilderness include cattle, falcon, giant frilled lizard, giant porcupine, giant salamander, giant skunk, grizzly bear, moose, and saber-toothed cat. Any plant or vermin companion detailed in Ultimate Wilderness could be appropriate as well.
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