You'll be surprised to find out just how forthcoming the locals are. Their willingness to help those in need even put your savior complex to shame.

[seeing that Akira is done playing with the rocks he turns around to leave, fully expecting you to follow him, bud.]

All you need to say that you're new, one of the Chosen and they'll set you up. As long you are willing to work and help them out now and then they'll be glad to provide the necessities for you.