Hodari (A Crocodile's Journey)

Hodari is a gecko who is an honorary member of Makuu's float after saving the crocodile leader's life.

Background
Not much is known about Hodari's past, other than he's always wished to be part of a crocodile float. Unfortunately for him, no crocodile float would have a 'puny gecko' among their ranks, until he saved the leader of one float, and was accepted in it.

Personality
A born optimist, Hodari lives for the present. He is smart and quick-thinking, but is friendly as well, and takes pride in his size. Above all, Hodari yearns to be accepted as part of a crocodile float.

After saving Makuu's life and being accepted into the float, Hodari is very servicial, loyal and energetic, always seeking to prove himself. He becomes very close to Kitwana, Makuu's adoptive son, given that they are both small.

Appearance
Hodari is tiny and lithe, with turquoise skin and an orange underbelly. He has blue markings on his back and head, and large, black eyes with pale green sclerae.

Makuu
It could be said Makuu is Hodari's hero, though he is aware of his defects, and always seeks his approval. Although had Makuu initially dismissed Hodari for his size, after being saved by the gecko he came to appreciate Hodari's courage and smarts, and gladly accepted him.

Akina
Akina and Hodari are good friends, she is considerate and kind to him, considering him a part of the float. Hodari also respects her authority, and often hears her out when she expresses her feelings regarding Makuu's defects.

Kitwana
Kitwana is like a little brother to Hodari, and the two of them are technically inseparable. Hodari made sure Kitwana's egg was incubated and kept monitors away, and after hatching they enjoyed playing together, and even sparring, though Kitwana's lack of a tail sometimes amused Hodari.

Trivia

 * During the crocodiles' hibernation, he stays with Besthe, his best friend.
 * He's Kitwana's favorite sparring partner (the only one small enough to spar with him, actually) and vice versa.
 * Hodai was Kitwana's egg-sitter when Makuu needed to cool down.