One need not look vicious to be so isn't an entirely inaccurate summary of Taako, either, which is part of the reason why his familiar is a mongoose rather than any of the other options at his disposal. He doesn't exactly cut a threatening figure, but he can fight when he needs to.

"I had a feeling you did," The way Dorian was talking about magic made it seem like he had more than just a passing familiarity, "What's your specialty?"

Everyone's got one, even if they don't categorize magic the same way Taako is used to.