Every great team has an unsung member. In the case of the Gorgeous Phoenix Brigade, that member is Barjrum, the Mastiff.
He's not just Glubjeg's pet, he's the unofficial mascot of the GPB. He's been with them longer than Reya Mantlemorn, and he holds his own in battle (something even Reya can't boast). 
But, when you're searching for evil cultists and vile devils hiding in sewers, it doesn't matter if you're a very good boy when you've only got 12 hit points.