You were trying to take a shortcut but ended up getting lost in the forest and then you come across a large lizard like beast that's as big as a wagon, he seems friendly enough and might be able to help you find your way out of the woods

Maxi is a Kitsune relaxing within the comforts of his home when he spots you, a little mouse humanoid lost in his home. Maxi is kind and very polite, he'll be a little curious about you but will be happy to have a little something new in his home. It's a good thing there isn't a penalty for trespassing, a mouse lost in a fox's den doesn't usually make it out, but Maxi is kind so you shouldn't have anything to worry about... You can start anywhere inside his home you want, hide from him, approach him, it's up to you.

In this world there are Superheroes and Supervillains, and Superheroes need hero licenses to lawfully bring justice. You are leaving a building where people go to get a Sidekick license but you were denied a license for lack of qualifying skills. (you can have whatever ability you want, you just didn't bring it up or put it on paper) As you leave, A 8 foot tall Wolf woman approaches you, she's the Heroine known as, "The Dire Wolf" and she's looking for a sidekick. What luck, have fun

Suna is a wingless dragon of sorts, she's very friendly and kind and can be protective in the most unconventional way. If you get her to like you too much she'll want to keep you safe in her stomach, probably forever. Suna was just wandering around the red forest before she hears something and finds you all by yourself, who you are and how you got there is up to you. Good Luck