Number Nine

Number Nine, also known as Fester, is a sentient flesh golem who sometimes accompanies Lord Dunsith.

Number Nine was portrayed by Mike Robison.

Description
Number Nine is a flesh golem standing some eight feet tall, with a large numeral "9" scarred into his chest. Unlike most flesh golems, Number Nine has limited intelligence, and can even speak, though he seems to have the understanding of a small child.

Relationships
Number Nine was once a member of adventuring company known as the Flamebringers, and is believed to have been created by the wizard Keraptis, or by someone imitating the mage. He also seems to be on good terms with Lord Dunsith, and may even be under Dunsith's control. During Greyhawk's Champion's Games of 595, Number Nine was a member of Auric's Warband, aiding Auric and Khellek as part of a trio of flesh golems called the Leatherworks. The other two flesh golems are believed to have been non-intelligent, and all are belived to have been supplied by Dunsith.

History
Number Nine's early history is unknown. He was discovered by the Flamebringers (Aladrin, Dorak, Iladrina, Riff, Roderick, Saldrom, Sinsower, and Windsong) in Readying of 580 in White Plume Mountain, as part of a riddle orchestrated by a being calling himself Keraptis. The riddle consisted of a group of five flesh golems, each with a number carved into its chest (5, 7, 9, 11, and 13); choosing the correct number would result in that golem serving the party, while choosing the wrong one would mean the flesh golems would attack. The rogue Sinsower determined correctly that nine was not a prime number, and the golem, appropriately dubbed "Number Nine" by the party, joined the band.