Lini is my favorite to play. the "constant" 1d4 bonus from my helpful crow is wonderful. I like to think of her as the solo play jack of all trades.. (lem being the coop jack of all trades.. personally I think he he should be able to sing himself a ditty (recharge a card) for the 1d4 bonus that he can wording wise can only give others) As it is the measly extra d4 is amazing for lini. I run her with 2 cures and dmg spells/aid... I just wish there were more animals to choose from... we have named 'human' allies, why not named animal allies? heck maybe by the end she'll have a pet tree.