One of the hallmarks of becoming a Mage is bonding with a Familiar. Although some Mages never bond with an animal, that is very rare. Familiars are too good of helpers and companions to do without.
The fifth Character Background page asks:
What sort of Familiar do you have?
Familiar Bond: Cat[]
Familiar Bond: Dog[]
Familiar Bond: Exotic[]
- (randomly chosen from 21 possibilities)
Familiar Bond: Owl[]
Familiar Bond: Platypus[]
Familiar Bond: Rat[]
Familiar Bond: Rock[]
- Mr. Pebbles
- +1 Creation Point (to balance the disadvantages)
No choice made:[]
- Pamela (Forlorn Spirit)