Alkirk

Alkirk Vilan is an awakened red-tail hawk and a member of the Finders.

History
Alkirk was born and raised in the forests outside of the city of Zazesspur. His entire cast served as hunting companions to a tribe of lizardfolk, and like his father, Alkirk would serve the lizard Chieftain.

A mysterious and powerful artifact would be placed around the neck of the Chieftain's hunting hawk. Thus, Alkirk was given the item, a small glowing blue jewel connected to a strand of leather and placed around his neck. Upon touching the bird, Alkirk was "awakened" and imbued with powerful gifts: the ability to speak, think, and even negotiate. He would go on to serve as the Chieftain's herald and emissary, negotiating between other tribes and announcing the thunderous approach of the clan to adversaries. This continued for a time, and Alkirk was mostly fulfilled. Then the shadow fell.

Once Varis and the Vampire started to wipe out everything in their path, it was only a matter of time before the clan would fall under their boot, and eventually they did. Alkirk fled the conflict at the order of his master, and left to seek out "The Finders", a local group of adventurers that had been gaining a lot of attention. Once he found them, he pledged himself to their cause, and now serves as their herald and emissary, until such time as they are no longer in need of his services.