So, trying to figure out a way for a level 2 ranger Ifrit to get some type of a fire/heat based animal companion when he reaches the appropriate level. So far I've found the Evolve Animal Feat, but the character has a 9 CHA (Prereq. 13 CHA) and the Air elemental companion for a Druid archetype. Anyone know of something I'm missing?
Would like to stick to Pathfinder books, but 3rd party is available if needed.
PS, Not playing in a PFS game so the rules are flexible.
I would homebrew something. Maybe give his AC something similar to an archatype. Giving up certain things for (like a natural armor bounus) for other things (fire resistance and fire damage on attacking creatures).