Kono Dolom

Kono Dolom is an Underfolk, and the ally and mentor of Mizu.

Backstory
Kono Dolom was born in the royal family’s household, and raised as a servant. He happened to be carrying baggage for Shizuka while she was on a scouting mission, and she went into labor in the middle of nowhere. Kono Dolom helped her give birth, and got Mizu breathing—he was born with his umbilical cord wrapped around his throat. While Shizuka completed her mission, Kono cared for Mizu, and upon their return to the palace it was decided that he would continue to do so.

Kono essentially raised Mizu, since his mother was constantly on assassination assignments from the King and his father had little interest in him. The fact that Mizu was constantly getting sick didn’t help. When the rebel attack took place, Kono didn’t participate, instead taking the opportunity to steal a newly-made medallion—the driver used for a battle suit—which had been newly designed for Shizuka. Returning to the room a very sick Mizu had been quarantined in, Kono found it empty. He eventually found Mizu safe, but feverish and traumatized by the bloodshed he’d witnessed.

As Kono helped him recover, he overheard a rumor that Mizu had lost his mind. Kono realized the protection that lie would give them, and had Mizu pretend to be crazy even after he’d recovered. When he asked the rebels if he could continue caring for Mizu, they gave him permission, and sent him to live in an isolated summer home that used to belong to the royal family. There Kono raised Mizu in seclusion, training him in combat and the use of the stolen battle suit.

Personality
Kono Dolom is suspicious and generally crotchety, partly because he wants to be, partly to give the impression that he's a harmless, grumpy old man. He doesn’t resist being ordered around, just mutters and complains under his breath.

Appearance
His once-black fur is going grey with age, blurring with the three white stripes down his back. He is tall and lean, with chipped claws.