Shadow

Shadow is John Castle's pet cat, frequently referred to as a dog due to her dog-like mannerisms.

Appearance
Shadow is a black cat.

Personality
Shadow is friendly and enjoys being pet and getting belly rubs, unlike many cats.

Background
It's unknown how long Castle has had Shadow, but it seems to have been for quite some time. For a time, she lived at Castle's Anything Store and became fairly well-known around Vila's Watch. Because she acts more like a dog than a cat, many people there referred to her as Castle's pet dog.

Werewolves Arc
Having discovered evidence that Bertram Rhastur was killed by some kind of canine creature, the Champions Valoris asked the Vizinis if there any dogs in the village. Natasha told them about Castle's dog, Shadow. Upon visiting Castle's Anything Store, the party was surprised to discover that she was actually a cat, and she was more or less exonerated of the crime. On a return trip to the Anything Store to search for silver items to serve as a werewolf test, Erak used Speak with Animals to get Shadow's perspective on the happenings in the village. Shadow requested more belly rubs, which were given by Erak and Reides. Shadow confirmed that she thinks she really is a dog, but isn't sure what kind of dog she is. She also told Erak that Castle was a great owner, but Drakov, who smells doggy, gives better belly rubs. Erak asked if anyone else in the village smelled doggy, and she told him that a short human with a black mustache named Mayo also did. Erak warned Shadow to stay away from Mayo, since, as the party had recently learned from Drakov, he was a bad dog. She quickly became too distracted by a sardine Castle gave her, as well as Castle's soup, to answer any more questions. Castle gave the party a discount on the silver cup they bought, at Shadow's "request" for playing with her so nicely.

Vila's Watch, Post-Tyrian
Shadow was still at Castle's Anything Store when the party returned to Vila's Watch. Castle introduced her to Julius and, when Julius did not react negatively to Shadow, placed her on top of the dog.

Jorah's Homecoming
The Champions Valoris encountered Shadow again when they came across Castle's traveling cart on the road to Hommlin. She left Vila's Watch along with her owner and was last seen sitting in his lap as he drove.

Goals
Shadow wants lots of good belly rubs and to play in a variety of places.

Abilities
Shadow can do a few tricks, such as when she did a flip to catch a sardine that Castle threw to her.

Shadow and Castle
Shadow thinks Castle is great because he lets her play wherever she wants. Castle was also willing to give the Champions Valoris a discount on some of his wares for being so nice to Shadow.

Shadow and Drakov
Through the effect of Speak with Animals, Shadow admitted that, while Castle is a wonderful owner, the person in town who gives the best belly rubs is actually "the doggy-smelling guy from the tavern."

Quotes

 * (Through the effect of Speak with Animals) "Hi! I'm Shadow!"

Trivia

 * Trivia 1
 * Trivia 2