BEGGAR KING ONE-EYED JACK
Humans AzariaLeader of the Beggars' Guild
"The rich look down on us, but they forget - we see everything from down here.""
Identity
- Residence
- El'goroth, various locations
- Civilization
- Humans Azaria
Appearance
• Mannerisms: Taps his empty eye socket when thinking; speaks in street cant that only his people understand • Voice: Rough and gravelly, with the vocabulary of someone far more educated than he appears
Relationships
- Family - None he admits to; considers all beggars his family
- Allies - Street urchins; certain Watch members; criminals who find his information useful
- Rivals - The Thieves' Guild; nobles who want the beggars cleared from the streets
Daily Life
Moves through the city disguised as an ordinary beggar, gathering information and managing his network. He holds court in a hidden location known only to his lieutenants, dispensing justice and organizing his people's activities. He sleeps in a different place each night for security.
Secret
He was once a noble who faked his death to escape a scandal, and he's been building his power base ever since.
Story Hooks
- 1 He has information about a conspiracy but needs a favor in exchange
- 2 Someone is targeting his people and he needs help finding out who
Narrative Value
Underworld information broker; quest giver; potential ally; represents the forgotten underclass ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════