# Mr. Swig — Barriers Burned Away character guide

> Mr. Swig in Barriers Burned Away by Edward Payson Roe.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0009-vii-a-good-samaritan

## Who they are

A minor character, possibly a tavern keeper.

## In the story

### [VI: “Starve Then!”](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/barriers_burned_away_se/chapters/vi-starve-then)

The bulky bartender who is offered Dennis as an assistant.

### [VIII: Yahcob Bunk](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/barriers_burned_away_se/chapters/viii-yahcob-bunk)

The wizen-faced, dried-up landlord of the barroom who initially doubts Dennis's ability to pay but becomes obsequious upon seeing money.

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