Kurzec-Krum

(WIP.)

Family: They live out in the woods on their own, but claim to have a "big family back home in the big city."  They do not elaborate on why they're out in the woods on their own.

Bio: Kurzec-Krum is the first “party member” to Vinna and Dino, and helps guide them back to civilization while they wander aimlessly in Shim-Dewrias.  They’re highly eccentric, sharing a love for both hunting the biggest fauna in Rixile and a violent-sounding aquatone sport called “strikeball.”  Vinna and Dino can’t say they don’t appreciate the assistance, though.  Kurzec tells them that they enjoy giving aid and directions to tourists, since the Shimi rainforests can get confusing.

Once they're dropped off at the nearest village and seem to have their bearings, Kurzec leaves them to their own devices.  That's surely all there is to Kurzec, and they’ll clearly never be relevant again.

Vinna and Dino eventually make their way up to a Shimi port city, where they learn that "Kurzec" was the name of a legendary aquatone said to be Mist’s dearest mortal friend, but that’s obviously coincidence.

Extra:

• They’re a bit of a village weirdo; though aquatones have a reputation for hands-on rural living, being by yourself in the woods is still considered strange, if not a potential danger if you ever need help.
• According to the locals, they don't hold an actual job.  How they're surviving out there is a mystery to everyone.  Aquatone last names are a job descriptor; "Krum" essentially means "unemployed."