Moist von Lipwig - Discworld Character Biography
Character Bio
A former con artist given a second chance by Lord Vetinari to serve Ankh-Morpork by revitalizing essential public services. Charismatic, quick-thinking, and adept at managing both systems and people, he transforms from a selfish criminal to a civic leader who genuinely cares about the city.
Physical Appearance
Moist von Lipwig is young, lean, and charmingly handsome, with lively, expressive eyes and neatly kept, slightly curly dark hair. He dresses flamboyantly, preferring shiny, expertly tailored gold or bronze-colored suits, extravagant hats, and polished boots. His confident, charismatic presence is underscored by a slightly mischievous grin and animated, persuasive body language.
Moist von Lipwig Appears In These Discworld Books
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Going Postal
Con-man Moist von Lipwig must revive Ankh-Morpork's defunct post office, becoming an unlikely hero in a battle against corporate greed and corruption.
Examines redemption, the ethics of business practices, and the impact of technological progress versus tradition.
Main characters: moist von lipwig, adora belle dearheart, lord vetinari, stanley howler, tolliver groat, mr pump and reacher gilt
- 36
Making Money
Moist von Lipwig tackles another challenge revitalizing Ankh-Morpork's troubled banking system while dealing with family secrets, corruption, and an over-ambitious golem.
Critiques financial systems, greed, trust, and innovation, highlighting the fragile illusion that underpins economies.
Main characters: moist von lipwig, adora belle dearheart, lord vetinari, mr bent, cosmo lavish, hubert turvy and gladys
- 40
Raising Steam
Moist von Lipwig champions Discworld's industrial revolution with steam-powered trains, facing sabotage, politics, and progress itself.
Highlights the impact of technological and industrial revolutions, societal progress, and the tension between innovation and tradition.
Main characters: moist von lipwig, dick simnel, harry king, low queen blodwen, lord vetinari, sam vimes, adora belle dearheart and grag ardent