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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Karamas" data-source="post: 4540494" data-attributes="member: 77333">Its nice to see a new and unusual twist to character designs, It adds a sometimes comical element to adventures.  I always try to give a bit more personality to familiars and ranger pets etc, other than just point and attack.  In a forgotten realms campaign I was running I used a mage whose familiar was a Kherpa (a sort of Intelligent squirrel) and they formed quite a team for adding a little light entertainment or assistance in the adventure.  From a game balance point of view, if it works for your group dont worry too much about being a little overpowered. If it does seem to make the group rely too much on the abilities of the NPC then just hold back on using him unless things really start to go pear shaped.</blockquote>