Isn't there a feat that allows casting while shapechanged? Natural spell or something like that?<br/><br/>Also, I'll adjust my background a bit - given the social focus of the character's skills, plundering temples would be a bit off (and also not fit a level 1 character that well), so he'll have been cursed by some idol he acquired in a city, and is now trying to find out what god or demon or whatever it was tied to.<br/><br/>Tasaril will take some cure and buff spells, once they become available, but won't be able to act as a full-time healer.