Binky Pockets (Josepha Pherigo)

Alias:

“Nurse Pockets,” “Binky Pockets”

Age:

22

Occupation:

Clown Nurse (Hospice Nurse)

Species:

Human

Origin:

Virelin’s Rest, Thorgun

Overview

Josepha Pherigo—better known as Binky Pockets or Nurse Pockets—is a 22-year-old clown nurse who grew up navigating hardship, neglect, and quiet resilience in Virelin’s Rest. Raised by a mother who worked as a lady of the night and shaped by a rotating cast of caretakers, rumors, and quasi-fathers, Josepha left her home continent seeking a better life across the Chimera Sea.

Although whimsical and eccentric in appearance, Binky’s core is deeply rooted in compassion, instinct, and a stubborn will to survive. She serves as a hospice clown nurse, blending medical skill with gallows humor and intuitive care.

Early Life

Josepha was born in Virelin’s Rest to Lys Pherigo, who worked as an escort in Fenmarrow. Lys did not know with certainty who fathered her child, though she “has a good idea.” Josepha spent her earliest years being carried along on her mother’s work trips—left with hotel staff in Fenmarrow while Lys worked nights.

Around age seven, Lys began leaving Josepha alone at home. A nearby elderly woman, Lou Ogden, kept an eye on her as best she could, but Josepha was otherwise left largely to her own devices. This shaped her independence, self-soothing instincts, and the dark humor that later became her medical persona.

Family & Possible Parentage

Mother

Lys Pherigo (Age 54)

Lady of the night; not high-class, not cheap—mid-tier escort.

Took Josepha to Fenmarrow as a baby, relying on hotel staff for childcare.

Later left Josepha mostly alone at home with Lou Ogden watching from nearby.

Unsure of Josepha’s father; has a strong suspicion.

A Tranquilist, struggling as she ages.

Receives money from Josepha but never knows how much to expect. Accepts whatever arrives, gratefully.

Loves Josepha deeply and wants her to have a better life, though she was unhappy to see her daughter cross the sea.

Let her go out of love and hope.

Possible Father #1

Cyril Ouellet (Age 59)

Profession: Fenmarrow Trader

Loves vices: women, drinking, gambling.

Smuggles goods to Virelin’s Rest for extra money.

Uses these trips as excuses to visit Lys.

Shares the same hair and eye color as Josepha.

Personality: easygoing, indulgent, pleasure-driven.

Possible Father #2

Gregoire Charbonneau (Age 56)

Profession: Retired Pirate / Former Sailing Master

Faith: Sanctifier

Former Silverwake naval sailor kidnapped into a pirate crew in his 20s.

Retired when the pirate captain died 24 years ago.

Rumored to have poisoned that captain; fears retribution from loyal crew.

Cannot return home due to navy believing he deserted.

Attempted honest labor, but struggled with physical work.

Had a daughter, Enora, with Florence Dupuis.

Maintains a quiet fear of being hunted.

Best Friend

Enora Charbonneau (Age 22)

Quiet, bookish, reflective.

Met Josepha in school around age 14.

Shared curiosity about the world beyond the Chimera Sea.

Often mistaken for sisters due to their resemblance.

Enora was deeply jealous—and later sad—when Josepha left Virelin’s Rest.

Forbidden by her father Gregoire to cross the sea.

Lives a modest, restricted life: food, shelter, clean bed, education—nothing more.

Exchanged letters with Josepha regularly until 6 months ago; has stopped responding. Josepha continues to write.

Allies

Nikolay Volkov

Travels between Virelin’s Rest and Fenmarrow.

Delivers Josepha’s letters to Enora and money to Lys.

Minimal personal interaction with Josepha.

Lou Ogden

Elderly woman living near Josepha’s childhood home.

Watched her when Lys was away working.

Served as an informal guardian.

Personality

While the provided lore does not detail her personality directly, her background implies:

Independent from childhood.

Survivor’s instincts refined through neglect.

Dark humor born from hardship.

Deep empathy, especially toward the dying.

Curiosity about life beyond her borders.

Strong attachment to the few people she trusts.

Character Sheet Summary

Name: “Binky Pockets” / “Nurse Pockets”

Origin Name: Josepha Pherigo

Species: Human

Role: Hospice Clown Nurse

Stats

Mind: +3

Finesse: +2

Spirit: +1

Brawn: –1

Keywords

Cleansing

Rending

Traits

Combat:

Faith, Lay on Hands

Exploration:

Savagery, Gut Instinct

Interaction:

Undeath, Lay to Rest

Weapon

Pockets Full of Syringes & Scalpels (Infinite Ammo)

Items

Basic Med Kit

Light Armor

Related Wiki Pages

Lys Pherigo (Josepha’s mother)

Cyril Ouellet (Possible father; Fenmarrow trader)

Gregoire Charbonneau (Possible father; retired pirate)

Enora Charbonneau (Best friend)

Nikolay Volkov (Courier between Fenmarrow & Virelin’s Rest)

Lou Ogden (Caretaker figure)

Virelin’s Rest (Josepha’s home)

Fenmarrow (Mother’s workplace; father candidates)