Tinzin

Tinzin is the head monk of Tibetian monestary. He knows the location of one of the gates of Konron, and thus could be quite useful to Yakumo and Pai. This makes him a target for both Yakumo and Chou Kai. It's only a matter of who gets to him first.

Tinzin's fate in the original Japanese manga is much different than that of the anime. In the manga, Tinzin has a tattoo showing the path to Konron. The path to the gate is much more dangerous in the manga than in the anime. Tinzin's map is essential.

Tinzin

Wise old monk
Helps Pai and Yakumo find Konron
Has strong magical powers (in anime)
Is essential for finding the gate to Konron