The King in Yellow · Character
Richard Osborne Elliott
A blunt, loyal painter who scolds his friend Clifford for chasing women and dodging engagements, yet keeps covering for him anyway.
supporting
Also known as Elliott, Richard Osborne, Mr. Richard Elliott
First appearance: the repairer of reputations
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Courteous and easygoing; mediates between Clifford and Rowden, and flirts with Colette.
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In V: Courteous and easygoing; mediates between Clifford and Rowden, and flirts with Colette. Later, in VI: Found asleep on a bench in the…
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- Parisian artists and models
- Protagonist
- Friends and acquaintances
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