In Northern Water Tribe, looking for travel companion

I'm just starting off my character, Neekla, on a journey to find her sister, Jyla. She's never traveled that much before, so she doesn't know what to expect or even where to begin, and might need help or at least have someone there to protect against thieves or something. Idk. Interaction would be nice though.

https://lastairbender.rpg-board.net/t1550-just-starting-off#19151