Jess

Jess is a young Yethma who travels with the protagonist after he awakens in another world as a pig in Butareba: The Story of a Man Turned into a Pig.

Jess and the journey to the royal capital

Jess is gentle and considerate, but her status as a Yethma exposes her to exploitation and danger. Her journey toward the royal capital gradually reveals the prejudice surrounding her people and the personal cost hidden behind her calm behavior.

The Yethma, telepathy, and Jess's bond with the protagonist

She can hear the pig protagonist's thoughts, allowing their partnership to develop without ordinary speech. Their mutual trust drives the story, while the silver collar and Yethma customs connect Jess to the larger mystery of the kingdom.