Judge Dryden

Judge Dryden is a corrupt judge and head inquisitor in Yew, who is in league with the Oppression, in Ultima V. If the Avatar isn't careful, he will arrest the hero in no time, since Dryden also gathers confessions, and can see the Avatar fast as guilty.

The Avatar, after getting a hint from weapon maker Tactus, met Judge Dryden to learn more about the Oppression. Mentioning Tactus after talking about the Oppression was the key to it. Dryden, pleased with this, sent the Avatar to Flain in Skara Brae, to join the Oppression.