Jose
Characters
Role
Expedition retainer
Appearance
Mojo Indian from Bolivia; arm pierced by broken bamboo.
Background
One of three Mojo Indians engaged at Para for the expedition.
Identified
true
Motivations
Returning home after being injured.
Competencies
Fishing and boat work.
Plot Relevance
Provides essential labor and navigation skills; carries Malone's letter back to civilization.
First Appearance
Manaos
Timeline
Enlistment
Engaged as a retainer for the expedition due to his skills in boat work.
Injury and Departure
Injures his arm on a broken bamboo and insists on returning, taking Malone's letter with him.
