It's not something to take lightly so whenever someone wants to become a wolf in the Marrok's territory they're counciled and vetted so they know what to expect and to see if they would be a good werewolf. If they are then they'll attempted to be turned. It doesn't always work and this, at least within the Marrok's immediate pack, is done a month before Thanksgiving. Gives a new meaning to the holiday.
Looking at him, you would never suspect who and what he is. He has a habit of appearing to be far less than what he is.