A badger it is!! Can it be a big badger? like........ up to my little dwarf's waist or knee? (no difference on stats, the mental picture is just funny)
Hmm.... Kinda sad when the bookish wizard that can only hope to garner respect and influence through enchantments is the party member with the highest (read: average) Charisma.....
Also: Badgers for the win!
In 3.0, I loved to start druids with several badger animal companions.