Endlessly variable, constantly adaptable, dogs have been shaped by their entwined history with other races until little trace of their wild ancestry remains — although all dogs still think of themselves as wolves, to some extent. Dogs are inexhaustible sources of energy, devotion, and love. When a dog makes a friend, it has made a friend forever. Nothing can break that bond; and a dog defends its companions against anything and then licks their faces afterwards, just to remind them that they’re definitely still friends. They might have forgotten in the five minutes between being rescued and being licked, after all. 

Loyal and True
Dogs are naturally loyal to those they consider part of their pack (see...they’re still kind of wolves!) Dog companions are excellent guards and amazing hunters — so they’ve been trusted companions for millennia. Whether they have been at the side of a half-orc ranger, calmly stalking a moose, or helping an elven wizard select the right herb for a magical brew, dogs have always been there to help. It’s in their nature. While they can be ferocious fighters when cornered, dogs are usually kindly creatures. They are fiercely protective and devoted to helping those they have chosen as their kin. That’s the big thing about dogs; they choose who they love very quickly and it takes an awful lot to change their minds.

Who’s a Good Dog?
Dogs have the capacity to make their homes almost anywhere they choose, but the most common places they are found is within the settlements of other races, acting in a wide range of roles. A dog who has been awakened tends to remain closely linked with their adopted society, taking on a new job but behaving in much the same way and with much the same group of friends (though new ones are always very, very welcome!). A dog’s sense of home is usually defined by the company around them rather than a place, and dogs are comfortable travelling widely as long as they have the constancy of friendship.

A Nose for Adventure
Dogs gifted with unusual intelligence seek adventure for many reasons. Their instinctive urge to support and assist, coupled with the ability to reflect on the world in deep terms can be more than enough to lead a dog from the warmth of a home into the wider world.

*This content is a part of Animal Adventures: Secrets of Gullet Cove by Steamforged Games*