• Species: ExoHuman
• Born: 2596 aboard the Last Frontier (40 years old during “A Dark Conspiracy”
• Affiliation: Jane Mendoza Gang, Department for Illegal Trade

Olai Nygard was born aboard the Last Frontier to a family that valued the natural world, developing a deep love for animals. After the Great War, Olai was assigned by GAIA to work as a breeder at the Federal Breeding and Training Station in Hope, where he became known for his unique ability to connect with Hoos, earning him the nickname “Hoo Whisperer.” Olai’s understanding of these animals was unparalleled; he could train, care for, and even communicate with them in ways others found impossible.

In June 2634, Olai’s career took a dark turn when he clashed with a colleague who wanted to euthanize an injured Hoo. Defending the animal, Olai became so emotional that he accidentally killed his colleague in the ensuing fight. Realizing the severity of his actions, Olai fled the system on his favorite Hoo, surviving alone on the Dark Side for six months. Eventually, weakened and nearly starving, he sought refuge with the Jane Mendoza Gang, where his unique skills quickly found a place within their illegal trade operations.

• Job Title: Courier Rider and Hoo Specialist in the Department for Illegal Trade

Responsibilities:

• Transports goods and messages for the gang across dangerous and remote regions on VOI 700 D, particularly along the Eastern Equatorial Section of the Habitual Belt and Dark Side
• Uses his profound knowledge of Hoos to care for and train gang animals, ensuring they are fit for long-distance travel and heavy loads
• Scouts safe paths and hidden trails to avoid Federal patrols, utilizing his experience surviving in the wild
• Acts as a “Hoo Whisperer,” helping other gang members learn basic riding and care skills for Hoos and maintaining the gang’s stables