Growl is a young child, and according to rumors, was a passenger of a large ship that mysteriously sunk 10 years ago and was never found. Growl appears to be the only survivor, and was shipwrecked on a nearby island populated by tigers. The tigers decided to raise Growl as if he was one of their own, with one of them personally taking care of him and serves as his companion. The two share a strong bond, as they head into battle together and Growl also appears to have created some treats for it. 