Born on the roads and raised behind one army after another, Naleksa Vijic is a confidant and bawdy young woman who has seen more than some women twice her age. Occupying a nebulous space between medic, counselor, and prostitute, Naleksa enjoys the physical and social freedom her camp follower lifestyle provides her. She provides whatever services an expedition may need, having dabbled in everything from herbalism and magic to exotic eastern lovemaking. While far from an expert in any field, she strives to be useful. After all, there’s money to be made filling every sort of need.
While not officially tied to the church of Calistria, Naleksa is an avid worshipper. She sees her sexual services as important to the mental health of an army or camp, and refuses to feel ashamed of any aspect of her lifestyle. It is a delicate topic nonetheless, and her temper flares up whenever the word ‘whore’ is bandied about. Not one for debate, the young mystic quickly turns to insults and even threats when pressed. She’s been thrown kicking and screaming from taverns in every major city within fifty miles.
When the PCs set out, or perhaps after they’ve developed a reputation, Naleksa joins their group. Her ideal situation is to travel with the expedition itself, but she is used to following up to a mile behind if the group proves reluctant. So long as she feels there is money to be made from the group, she happily provides whatever services she can. Only knowing a nomadic life, Naleksa rarely concerns herself with the future and doesn’t plan for anything beyond the next winter. She loves strong drink, seeing new sights, and hearing tales of faraway lands.
As a well-traveled and skilled woman, Naleksa has a cool confidence abut her that can be mistaken for boredom. Much of her free time is spent scribing scrolls, by far her most lucrative but least employed talent. While she enjoys her work, she clings to the nomadic lifestyle both because she enjoys it and because the thought of settling down is so alien.
