[quote=Keia Vewyx]
As someone who is thinking of using the Beastial Companion trait for a future character, may I ask why a large avian is not OK for a 4 XP exotic companion?You can get a creepy, bipedal wolf-like monster for 3 XP. 
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Well... as long as its not a giant bird mount than its fine, a bigger than normal eagle could work, but a large eagle like from Lord of the Rings is a bit too exotic.