You're right. I required a gauge... Thank you for the approximate gauge. A two year old human is rather different from a two year old wolf/beast who could easily fend for itself.

Four or five would make more sense I guess, humans of that age are actually a good size to start.

I was considering the magician to be an NPC. But if asked to, I will make him/her into a character. I fear he may be too broken.

If I do make him into a playable character, his side of the story will involve attempting to hatch the Grey Dragon for his own reasons.