My crafter, Runlykell, still has Opfasta, her squirrel. He got hit by the hp bug but I couldn't bring myself to turn him lose and get another. He's only 2 x gm, never quite got there with tactics and resist but he takes on any ogre, harpy, ettin or troll that comes by the house. Brigands gank him though, they're poor sports.
(that's Run like 'ell and hop faster)