Someone mentioned mages here. So, I think both a hookah and an elephant are pretty good ideas. You are a hero, which means you're a big shot. And physical strength isn't important for a mage, that's why they're so plump due to their lack of physical activity. They sit behind books for a long time and eat well. A camel would look a bit out of place, but an elephant adorned with jewels and covered in exquisite carpets would be much more impressive. Regarding what they smoke, there's something (I won't elaborate on what it is, as it would be advertising) that puts you in an altered state of consciousness, and from there, you can access the hidden side of the world to better understand how it's truly structured and take control of certain forces of nature.