I was wondering about taking a wolf... does this companion have to be something you ride at level 5 or can it be something your can ride at 7 like a wolf or large cat? Do you even have to be able to ride it? (the text calls it mount but mentions that you may want a more exotic feel... other than a spitting camel what are my options?)
I supposed that I could take the wolf at level 5 and use it as a pack animal (training it to bear a rider it two levels), just wanted to establish whether this was deemed a reasonable endeavor. What think ye?