Zalinass is a man from the Shamazaar region. In his village he is known for being the handler of the domesticated Twon-ha. He actually prefers the company of the Twon-ha to that of other talan, he better understands the creatures!
He helped educate Cutter Slade concerning these creatures! And Cutter is able to actually purchase one of these creatures from him, for the price of 280 Zorkins.