Having a good look at the table. Taiga looks like he's right in the middle ground when it comes to the stats. It's quite amusing to look at everyone's height too, and finding out that more than half the crew is taller than him.<br/><br/>:3c<br/><br/>Now to look at possible relationships...<br/><br/><strong>Rairaku</strong><br/>If she was stranded more than once on an wilderness island there would be a chance she could be mistaken for a monster. Taiga may have heard of the news and offered to deal with the villagers' "monster problem" in exchange for food and money. Their encounter would definitely start with a big fight with Taiga being mostly at a disadvantage in terms of size, strength, and hardiness. The warrior would only have his speed and wits to keep him from getting crushed. They'll probably end up tiring each other out for Taiga to realize Rairaku was mistaken for a monster and find out her circumstances (and cry over it). Deeply touched, he'd come back to tell the villagers it was Rairaku who dealt with their monster so they can reward her instead. Taiga can then offer Rairaku a ride to the next island on his small ship.<br/><br/>Alternatively, the above encounter could be a bar incident and some misunderstanding resulting in a big brawl. Respect follows afterwards and the two could become fighting buddies for a short while. :3c<br/><br/><strong>Reina</strong><br/>I'm not too sure how likely their paths would cross, but I think she'd find him embroiled either in a bar or street brawl somewhere. Taiga may end up respecting her skills as a warrior, along with the way she carries herself in battle. Taiga may end up counting her as a rival in the hopes of meeting again for a match.<br/><br/><strong>Nero</strong><br/>Keeping it short, both Nero and Taiga are warriors and aim to be strong. They probably fought against each other at one point to measure their strengths and parted ways with respect for one another and a vow to become stronger for the next time they meet.<br/><br/><strong>Emily</strong><br/>Connection between Emily and Taiga? The first thing that came to mind is food! :3c<br/><br/>Taiga may end up having a bad luck trying to find his own food, or not enough money earned to buy some. He may have chanced upon her cooking and asked (he insisted he asked, not begged). He may consider her his savior for some time and offered to provide protection for a short duration.<br/><br/><strong>Lexxie</strong><br/>It's highly likely their encounter would involve Lexxie having to treat Taiga after a fight the latter was involved in. If he heard about her story he'd be convinced enough to help her out with anything she asks for.<br/><br/><strong>Sheena</strong><br/>Given her fighting skills and her circumstances, Taiga might be convinced enough to join her cause (explaining that it would help him get stronger and find materials to make his strongest weapon yet). Someone needs to beat the daylights of bad people that were aiming for her after all, right? Just don't expect any food in the fridge to survive if they aren't labeled - a hungry Taiga isn't a picky eater. :3c<br/><br/><strong>Kyra</strong><br/>I'm not sure what would make for a fateful encounter between the two. Chances are it would be through someone both Kyra and Taiga have met that will bring them together. Nevertheless he'd lend a hand if he finds out about her plight.<br/><br/><strong>Rexile</strong><br/>She needed help, Taiga figured he might be able to help in some way. Taiga wouldn't care if they are complete strangers - if he could give help, he would. :3c<br/><br/><hr/><br/>With Nygenn's post above, you'd find Taiga either looking at swords and other weapons or being the center of a fight in a bar... Or probably in jail after a fight.<br/><br/>:3c