Beggars

With the coming of the Age of Enlightenment, the benevolent Lord British became known for raising the quality of life for his subjects. Curiously however, as the newly-christened Britannia saw the destruction of many ancient pockets of evil, it also gave rise to a heretofore unknown segment of the populace: beggars.

Unable or unwilling to work, these unfortunate individuals became a somewhat common sight, particularly in the poorer towns of the land. Many simply panhandled on the streets, while the less moral among them turned to larceny and saw themselves incarcerated.

Despite the assistance some beggars receive through compassionate passers-by, they often are unable to pull themselves out of their predicament, and continue to rely on others to provide their means to survive.

Lore
''To give to a beggar shows compassion... Beggars are thankful for small donations.'' - Gwenno, Ultima IV