The Tenga Boys

The Tenga Boys are a group of huukup warriors who appear in To Touch the Sky. Although they are first hostile towards Diatyallah Gatti and Duncan Cairn, they become friendly when they learn Shiva Windrider is also an ally. They have a general dislike of humans at first but in time begin to learn that humans and non-humans are still similar on the inside and have much to gain from collaborating.

The Tenga Boys, like most huukup, and loud and gregarious, quick to anger or excitement, and ready for combat at a moment's notice. When caught in a fight, they will continue to attack their enemy until either they or their opponent are dead, without paying any regard to personal injuries.

Krop
Krop is the leader of the Tenga Boys and is described as being the tallest, with long black hair like a mop, and that he is young by Huukup standards, having lived 67 summers. He carries an axe as his main weapon.

As leader, Krop is quick to make judgements and serves as a strong role model for the others. When the group arrives at the edge of the Withered Lands, his cowardice is echoed by the other Huukup. He is, however, apparently able to be reasoned with. He was unwilling to believe that humans and non-humans could ever cooperate, but after travelling with Diatyallah and her allies and seeing the fault behind Ural's prejudice, he realized that cooperation between the warring races was necessary. He agreed to work with Duncan after the Wraiths of Carul were disposed of, and after Duncan's death decided to keep his promise and go forward with the work the two had planned.

The Other Tenga Boys
After the battle in the Withered Lands, Rill and Herog are buried at the remains of Sek'hai's tower and the three surviving Tenga Boys return to their village to promote the beliefs they learned by working with Duncan.
 * Draun — A Huukup with tusks and a broad snout.
 * Rill — A blond Huukup with long ears. He is killed by the Wraiths during the siege at Sek'hai's tower.
 * Oplik — A Huukup with a pointed snout.
 * Herog — A Huukup with long brown hair. He is killed by the demon possessing Sek'hai.