Keith - Discworld Character Biography
Character Bio
Keith is a young, intelligent boy who plays a pivotal role in 'The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents.' As a traveling musician, he partners with Maurice, a talking cat, and a group of sentient rats to orchestrate a series of scams across Discworld. Keith's significance lies in his ability to bridge the gap between humans and the intelligent animals, showcasing his empathy, resourcefulness, and growing sense of morality.
Physical Appearance
Keith is a lanky, somewhat awkward-looking teenager with a mop of unruly brown hair that often falls into his eyes. He typically wears simple, slightly worn clothing suitable for travel, including a loose-fitting shirt, trousers, and sturdy boots. His most distinctive feature is the battered, well-loved lute he carries, which hints at his role as a musician. Keith's expressive eyes and earnest demeanor reflect his thoughtful nature and the inner conflict he experiences as he navigates the moral complexities of his adventures with Maurice and the rats.
Keith Appears In These Discworld Books
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The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents
Maurice, a talking cat, teams up with intelligent rats and a human boy to scam towns with fake plague outbreaks. But when they reach Bad Blintz, they encounter real darkness.
A thoughtful fable on ethics, self-awareness, and the boundaries between animal and human morality.
Main characters: maurice, keith, malicia grim, dangerous beans, peaches, hamnpork and sardines