Fodus

Fodus is a gargoyle mine worker working in the mine of Covetous in Ultima VII.

When the Avatar encounters him, he is in the late stages of a Silver Serpent Venom addiction, with his skin beginning to rot and fall off. Fodus has been given the venom by Mikos, the master of the mine, and is apparently forced to work even when others could not because of broken machines. Fodus' speech will falter from time to time in conversation, and it is clear that his mind is badly damaged. If pressed, he will reveal that he is searching for "the secret ore" or blackrock.

If Mikos is confronted with Fodus' condition, he will deny everything and accuse the gargoyle of lying, implying that laziness and deception is inherent to his race.