Quote Originally Posted by stoutstien View Post

In another game a guinea pig with a headband of intelligence is a functioning member of the party. Also happens to be the only member with a positive intelligence modifier. If I recall correctly I believe the guinea pig was a leader of a nation at one point.

Would either of these for the bill for a DMPC? I personally don't waste much thought on it. .
In reading this I’m reminded of Fred the super dog DMPC from my campaign I referenced in my original post. My Dm also didn’t waste much time thinking how his presence would affect the actual players.