Rincewind

Rincewind is a most incompetent wizard. He seemingly has no magical talent and is a coward by all accounts. He is quite proud of the fact that he can run away from any situation and that he can beg for mercy in several languages. Rincewind is one of the main characters of the book, although it does not appear that he changes much until the end of the story. Rincewind was disgusted by anyone who could find the silver lining in situations. He changes over the course of the story enough that while they are finally leaving the city of the damned, Rincewind is able to realize that things could be worse. This is a large step for this character.

Rincewind lived at the Unseen University before he was trapped into the Underworld. When the wizards learn about him being trapped, none of them are concerned about his...