Borion is a legendary griffon, experienced and powerful. Like all griffons, he is blessed with the keen sight of an eagle and the ferocity of a lion. In close quarters, Borion can pounce upon his foes and rake them with both his front talons and his hind paws. Borion s adventures with his master, the half-elf knight Ahnah Crimson, are known throughout Faerun. But Borion will also sometimes allow Ahnah s less noble friend, the halfling thief, Alfie Butterblade, to come along for the ride. Alfie s favorite tactic is to leap from the griffon s back to strike at enemy riders on the backs of opposing dragons, griffons, and pegasi.