Sullivan

Sullivan is a con-artist who makes his living by impersonating the Avatar. The true Avatar has the opportunity to meet him in Ultima VII

Description
Living in an era where the Champion of virtue had not been seen for centuries, Sullivan preyed upon the beliefs of traditional Britannians by claiming to be the Avatar, conning them out of money and goods. He carried on in this guise for quite a while, but eventually was caught and imprisoned by the Fellowship when they discovered him attempting to steal from their branch office in Buccaneer's Den.

Trapped in the secret dungeons which the society had built upon the island, Sullivan was regularly tortured by his sadistic jailer, a troll known as Grod - his companion in these agonies being his fellow prisoner, Anton. In the midst of his pain, however, the cynical rogue came to the conclusion that the Fellowship was just as damned as he, recognizing that the equally selfish Guardian, once present in the realm, would have no reason to show succor to those who had helped him to power. Content that the world would soon end, Sullivan claimed no regrets for his life as a criminal, saying that it fell to him to enjoy what was left of Britannia before its fall.

Should the true Avatar discover him and Anton during their explorations of Buccaneer's Den, the hero could opt to slay Grod and to free the two prisoners. If thus rescued, however, Sullivan would gleefully explain that he intended to return to his con, thanking the hero for their kindness.

Sullivan's Exploits
Below is a list of incidents throughout Ultima VII which may be traced back to Sullivan:
 * Mayor Finnigan of Trinsic claimed that one posing as the Avatar took the Rune of Honor from its pedestal in Trinsic and never returned with it. It later found its way to the Royal Museum in Britain.
 * Dell of Trinsic claims that a person claiming to be the Avatar scammed him for a sum of twenty gold coins.
 * Greg of Britain was robbed by a man dressed as the Avatar.
 * Malloy and Owings name Sullivan specifically when they recall how the "Avatar" sold them a treasure map leading to the (already claimed) Covetous mines. They paid one hundred crowns for it.
 * Chad of Moonglow recalls having met "an Avatar" a few weeks prior to his meeting with the genuine hero, although he does not mention being the victim of any crimes.
 * Sprellic of Jhelom was conned into giving a purported "Avatar" a great number of accommodations and rich foods at his inn, the Bunk and Stool. Sullivan later left the establishment without paying, inadvertantly taking with him the "honor flag" from the Library of Scars.
 * Sir Richter of Serpent's Hold reports that a man claiming to be the Avatar stole several weapons from his armoury.
 * Blacktooth of Buccaneer's Den was cheated out of some gold at a card game by somebody claiming to be the Avatar.
 * Gordy at Buccaneer's Den's House of Games claims that an "Avatar" was caught attempting to cheat.

Trivia

 * Should Anton be present while speaking to Sullivan, he will chime in occasionally to comment on what the thief says, mentioning that in addition to his other crimes, Sullivan is a tax evader.
 * Sullivan's name may be found in the records of Yew's High Court, as his fraudulent behavior apparently has caught the attentions of authorities in numerous cities.