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More thoughts
Actually, I looked again at the painting and the two figures are necessary to the composition to balance the direction the foreground figures are heading. What I think disturbs me is how they are almost "floating" in gray. They are meant to be seen, that is for sure. They are literally in opposition to the foreground figures and even appear to be heading in a different direction.
The foreground figure is fishing, but the end of the pole is not seen. Therefore, the symbolism of "the end is not yet in view" could be considered. The goal is not yet met, the whole journey is not complete. The fisher is obviously a teacher to the other figure.
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