In light of me realising Taimi doesn't know enough of my characters for me to joke about it, here are ways they could possibly know Taimi:
Para - the canon Commander, so this one's obvious
Khrinkt - accidentally scared the living daylights out of her by falling right next to her off of a tree where he was sleeping in the Maguuma jungle during HoT
Cithol - Taimi once came with the Commander to a site where the Consortium were causing trouble, and he and Para butted heads on the Consortium's right to be there. Years later Taimi wonders why the guy she just bought fish from looks so familiar and gives her such annoying vibes.
Volus - Taimi spotted someone following her and confronted them about it, and it turned out that it was Volus who was interested in Scruffy after seeing it fight, and wanted to try making a sand effigy based on it, but knew that sand effigies are an Olmakhan exclusive thing, and couldn't think of a suitable lie to straight up ask her about Scruffy. The sand effigy didn't quite turn out like Scruffy - different mediums and all - but they were both satisfied with it regardless.
Mheop - During PoF Para left the comm on when talking with Mheop so Taimi could be part of the conversation, and it turned into just Taimi asking a million questions and Mheop getting overwhelmed and running away. Next time she saw the Commander, she begged them to apologise to Taimi on her behalf. Taimi thought it was funny, and got to have a proper talk with Mheop. They're now pen pals.
Gadir - Taimi asked him what an asura was doing in the Legions, and he by habit almost decked her before remembering that he was supposed to be polite and diplomatic on this mission. Gave a gruff explanation, and immediately changed the topic to asking if she wanted to play dice. They gamble on the few occasions they meet, and Taimi really wants to introduce him to Canach.
Modd - Commander's part of Whispers, and Taimi happened to be with them when they met with an informant from Whispers for some or other commandery mission, said informant being Modd, who made an impression by walking into the restaurant they were meeting at very confidently, tipping his hat at the waiter, pulling out a rose to give with a twirl, tripping on the carpet and falling flat on his face. Para just helped him up with a "you have to twirl the other way, I've told you this twice already"
Cailce - Part of the Priory and helps the Commander out with his unique knowledge on the Dragons, and so has met Taimi through the Commander. Became friends through nerding out, and Taimi has tried teaching him about social interactions.
Vodrich - uhhh alternate universe where Para is a sylvari, and Taimi met Vodrich by diving into Para's memories through the Pool and saw Vodrich there, giving lessons to still dreaming saplings
