Sidekick

You have a trusty sidekick, that is loyal beyond belief (though sometimes a bit slow). This can be a trusted henchman, wing man, kid admirer or other partner. The sidekick is built on 75% of your own character points, and increases in ability as you do.

In a campaign where player characters gets some special break, such a the planes character's in Crimson Skies have, a sidekick also gets this bonus or gear.