The famous Caladrius of Ariance Academy, working alongside the mage in the infirmary.
Normally calm and respective, always loyal to it's owner (in this case the mage). Will protect it's owner and fight for what it wants or desires. Although it cannot speak the language, it fully understands the human language and will respond to it's name and tons of commands.
The ability to heal.
Short paragraph of all you need to know on the Caladrius:
http://www.eaudrey.com/myth/caladrius.htm
History and Origin:
http://encyclopedia.creepyhollows.com/article_creature_caladrius.html