Flavio Minetti
A mysterious hunchback lodging in San Francisco, who may or may not be a murderer.
Core Belief
"His beliefs are difficult to discern, but he seems to hold a nihilistic view of human nature and a fascination with death and cruelty. He may believe that he is above conventional morality, or simply enjoy manipulating and tormenting others."
Worldview
Minetti views the world as a dark and chaotic place, where human beings are driven by base instincts and are ultimately insignificant. He sees himself as an observer of this chaos, and enjoys playing with the lives of others.
Personality
Minetti is depicted as an enigmatic and unsettling character, possessing a sharp intellect and a sardonic sense of humor. He is physically deformed, but also strangely attractive and charismatic. His motives are often unclear, and his behavior is unsettling to those around him.
In Their Own Words
"“I see, my young fellow, that you are discussing something of interest with your friends here. Would it be impertinent for me to inquire into the subject?”"
"“That is simple enough. Suvaroff was killed by the same person who stabbed the Italian.”"
"“Ah, so I was expecting you!” cried the hunchback, genially, as he passed the radishes."
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