Roderick

Roderick is a destitute beggar asking for alms outside of Serpent's Hold during Ultima IV.

Description
Roderick was formerly an adventurer, questing through the dungeons of the realm. After his hand was eaten by a Zorn, however, he found himself unable to work, and quickly succumbed to poverty. Directed by Thevel to seek his knowledge of the magic orbs, the Stranger could seek Roderick out, and learn that these strange spheres would serve to raise their strength, dexterity or intelligence - albiet at a cost.

Trivia

 * In the alleged journal of the Avatar discovered by historians Robert DeMain and Carlotta Stein, the Stranger recounts in graphic detail how Roderick's withered stump of a hand and gap-toothed smile unnerved them, and notes that they had nightmares shortly after their encounter with the beggar.
 * In the Nintendo port of Ultima IV, Roderick has been replaced with an unnamed beggar. This character does not appear to be an amputee and begs only to feed themselves, as they claim to be severely malnourished.