Mephir

Mephir - (meh-fear) Descendants of skunks and badgers, though they have a variety of sweet smells. Though the least intelligent of the familiars, these creatures make up for it with very clever hands, and good memories that allow them to follow instructions if trained properly. They assist artists and crafters in a stunning variety of ways, from music, smithing, and weaving, to carving, chiseling, and more. It is very hard to train them to more than one art, though some common small skills can also be learned, like hair-braiding or herb-drying. They view the dirla as beloved masters, and consider being taught an art an honor. They are most attracted to those who dream about their calling strongly, or have a creative mind. They prefer to be in pairs, as they tend to mate for life, and will consent to mated pairs being either with one dirla, or in the same household.