Beast-master (Any)

You have established a bond with animals. You have a special bond with the animal kingdom and have a unique animal companion to aid you in your adventures. You likely live among the animals and were possibly raised by them, though this specialization can also apply to animal tamers and trainers with an unusual rapport with their pets. Beastmasters are sometimes renamed based on the beasts they take as companions, such as Horselord or Bearfriend. The abilities of the specialization remain the same regardless of what it is called.
Class: Any
Requirement: Communication 2 or higher, the Communicating (Animal Handling) focus, and the Animal Training talent at Novice or higher.
Novice: Gain an animal companion. This can be any normal animal up to and including a bear or similar then large sized beast. This creature is exceptional, being considered an Elite version of its type. This animal will fight for you and can perform various tricks. If your companion dies it can be replaced, but finding and training a new beast takes 1d6-the Beastmaster’s Communication months (minimum 1)
Journeyman: You can communicate with animals, especially those of breeds and types you are familiar with. You gain a +1 bonus on communication-based tests with beasts of the same general type are your companion (canines, bears, etc.) In addition, your animal companion becomes Heroic.
Master: Either your animal companions can become Epic, or you may attract an additional Heroic beast or two additional Elite ones. Your Journeyman bonus to Communication also now applies to these new animals if they are of a different type.