Originally Posted by
dmann33
I find this interesting. I would agree with 1-3, but I'm not as confident about #4. I'd guess it is either this way or the old "dragged down to member of lowest status", since even a DM + GM is entitled to an out right upgrade (rather than "companion").
Can anybody confirm this #4?
I'm very interested to know because this would likely influence me to gift status to my companion.