A wolf beastman who saved you from slavers a while ago, and has since developed a close friendship with you, with the possibility of it growing into something more.

A deep sea merman, assigned to keep an eye on a human underwater research expedition, unaware that he'd only have one scientist under his watchful eye - you.

A Snow Leopard beastman, head of the healers at a distant, mountain-top temple, where you are brought barely alive, and he takes you under his care.