Chuckles

Chuckles is Lord British's court jester. He is based on Chuck Bueche, one of the founders of Origin Systems.

Chuckles appeared as early as Ultima II, and was always found in the castle of Lord British. Most of the times however, he hadn't much to say, and would merely be funny. In Ultima V however, it is revealed that it was him that had saved the Sceptre from Lord Blackthorn's men, although in the end, that was futile. This revealed, that Chuckles actually is quite smart, but enjoys playing the dumb jester.

In Ultima VI, Chuckles gave the Avatar Lord British's stupid nickname: "Mr. Nose", which annoyed the king to no end. Chuckles was vital in Ultima VII, because after playing and winning his game, the Avatar received a hint, that he had to get his fortune told by the gypsies in Minoc. At this time, Lord British already had become quite annoyed with Chuckles.

Chuckles wasn't in the castle in Ultima Underworld II, when it was imprisoned, but Dupre mentioned him, saying jokingly, that they should be glad to be imprisoned, because the people outside had to endure Chuckles. He wasn't seen in Ultima IX, which was curious, and people suspected, a giant rat ate him.