No they do not, all previous memories are cleansed from the mind.
Chimearam will remain in their same animal form, unless there is some form of outside interference, for example an alchemist doing some type of spell to manipulate the Chimearam’s physical being.
Typically Chimearam are viewed as bad omens, therefore those who stumble upon them are keen to shooing them away rather than interacting.
Chimearam are implied to be a rare species, however this is only directed towards those who are aware of their being, meaning many Chimearam think of themselves more as the animal they appear to be and not a Chimearam.
Their affliction with magic varies from each Chimearam, some being capable of basic wizardry, while others display