Joe

Joe is the main antagonist of The Walking Life. He is the leader of the Claimers.

Personality
Joe is a strong leader to those in his gang and he established only a few rules for the group and therefore he allows his men to do as they please, as long as they don't break them. When a rule is broken, he is cruel and merciless toward the offender and his approved methods of punishment are harsh and often lethal. Joe appears to have complete control over his gang and is respected by all of them as his orders are rarely questioned. He is a savage and hardened man, very much capable of cold-blooded murder however he still exercises patience and fairness when recruits wish to join him. Nonetheless, he is very cautious and inquisitive, making it clear that not just anyone will be allowed in.

Joe also takes sadistic pleasure in the violence that he and the Claimers inflict on others, having no qualms about harming and killing children, showing that he is completely remorseless. Joe is very honest and a direct man who has made it clear that he despises liars. Despite his villainous nature, Joe holds respect and care for most of his Claimers.

Early Life
Joe grew up in the rural outskirts of Georgia and since the age of three, he gained a affection for cats. He also worked as a mechanic and was described as a generally uneducated individual. Through his work with vehicles, Joe became a motorcycle enthusiast and was an outdoorsman who had a particular interest in crossbows and the respect he expresses for those who wield them. He experienced a country-based lifestyle in which he enjoyed camping and hunting. He also had knowledge of brewing homemade alcohol.