Raven, recent familiar of Gabe who has shadowed him all the way from Lark Rise.

15. Professor Corvus Plum – Raven, recent familiar of Gabe who has shadowed him all the way from Lark Rise.
16. Plum is short for plumage but it’s also word play as the raven has purple/green highlights distinguishing it from others.
17. Secret - Gabe will refer to him as “The Professor” when recalling information his raven has provided, this raises the validity/curiosity of said information. Eventually anyone who pays attention or questions the identity of this moniker will work out who “The Professor” is and the raven will be known to the party.
18. Secret to Gabe - Corvus has actually adopted Gabe as his familiar, not the other way round.
19. Secret to Gabe - Corvus has secretly been observing Gabe for some time before choosing him.
20. Gabe’s perspective - Considering the two above facts, Gabe really has no say in Corvus’ presence or advice. But this doesn’t really bother him as he misses the guidance and omnipotent presence of his late mistress and sees this unwarranted connection as comforting. He sometimes chat’s to the bird revealing his inner thoughts when no one is around.
21. Corvus’ perspective - Largely unknown. He only reveals information when necessary and is yet to respond to requests. The relationship is still in its infancy.