Stanley Howler - Discworld Character Biography
Character Bio
Stanley Howler is an eccentric and obsessive young man who works as a pin collector and later becomes the head of the Ankh-Morpork Post Office's pin department. His intense passion for pins borders on fanaticism, making him both a humorous and endearing character in the Discworld universe. Stanley's role highlights the quirky and diverse nature of Ankh-Morpork's inhabitants, adding depth and humor to the story.
Physical Appearance
Stanley Howler is a wiry young man with a perpetually intense expression, often seen with wide, eager eyes that reflect his obsession with pins. His hair is a disheveled mop of brown, giving him a slightly unkempt appearance that matches his fervent personality. Stanley typically wears simple, practical clothing, often adorned with various pins that he proudly displays. His fingers are nimble and quick, a testament to his skill in handling his beloved pins, and he often carries a small magnifying glass, which he uses to examine his collection with meticulous care.
Stanley Howler 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