Hmmm… on that case I think I´d personally vouch for a Gargoyle. Seems unique enough -though the trick would be on the design of the Gargoyle.
BRB consulting Baal about Balkanic folklore that could be of help.
Also: Fallyn, how about adding a customization toggle option to have drops of blood falling from the claws on the hands? Similar to the old poison effect rogues used to have ( 
yes, I miss it SO freaking much, why did the devs removed it I´ll never understand).