Kurdy is the one person whom Jeremiah can trust in this world. He is a colorful and cynical character but he is the one person who Jermiah can rely on.
Kurdy has deliberately tried to bury all memories of life before the Big Death to focus on the brutal reality of the present world. Kurdy is surprised by Jeremiah's mercy and sensitivity. At times he is influenced by Jeremiah and forced to find his humanity. Sensing the benefits of this new found partnership, Kurdy befriends Jeremiah and goes along for the ride to uncover the truth about the past to ultimately prepare for the future.