The following is my interpretation of the character of Kyp Durron. He is not simple, perhaps I understand him, perhaps I don't, but this is my blog and my opinion:
Kyp reappears at age 30 in Vector Prime. He’s a self proclaimed Avenger and fighter of piracy through out the universe (expect any less). He’s taken an apprentice who doesn’t seem to mind him and he has pilots who readily follow him. He irritates the other Jedi, but why? He at least tries to use his powers to help others. He lives his ideal: “what good is being a Jedi if we don’t act”?
As the Yuuzhan Vong war progresses we see the Jedi taking sides between action and contemplation. Kyp is into fighting them to preserve all he holds sacred. Luke is more cautious and both seem to have many supporters.
The problem most have with Kyp is that he doesn’t act like a Jedi should. He acts human. He is never suppose to use his powers for aggression; yet he does. He is proactive and preemptive. After all, he just wants to help people.
Kyp's squadron is decimated by the Yuuzhan Vong and his apprentice, Miko, dies shortly thereafter. Miko is the first Jedi to die at the hands of the Yuuzhan Vong. Everyone in the squadron dies except Kyp who is described as doing some particularly cool Force things to live (Force gripped on your X-wing as it spins end over end through space, creating some sort of safety bubble so you can hyperspace jump, fighting those disgusting grutchins).
Kyp is shown as a flashy kind of man who wants people to take notice. He dresses well, he lifts off to music, and he dreams of his squadron becoming famous. Salvatore's characterization set the stage for some serious Kyp hatred as the NJO kept going. Personally, I thought Kyp sounded cool. I tend to think he had it right. The Jedi needed to act and use their powers for good.
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