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{{Infobox Sim2
|name = Unsavory Charlatan
|image = [[File:UnsavoryCharlatanUnsavory Charlatan Headshot.jpgpng|235px250px]]
|sex = Male
|age = Adult
|state = Normal
|hair = BrownBlack
|eye = BlueGrey
|skin = LightTan
|body = Thin
|game = The Sims 2: Bon Voyage
|play = NPC}}
The '''Unsavory Charlatan''' ({{IPAc-en|ʌ|n|ˈ|s|eɪ|v|ə|r|i|_|ˈ|ʃ|ɑr|l|ə|t|n}}) is an [[NPC]] included with ''[[Bon Voyage]]''. He appears on [[community lot]]s both in and out of [[vacationing|vacation destinations]] and often tries to pick Sims' pockets. His appearance is similar to that of a silent film villain, judging by the cape, top hat, waxed mustache and his Edwardian style suit. His method of stealing money is also very dramatic, simulating the old silent film villain or a con-man.
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He can pick the pockets of virtually any Sim, including [[townie]]s and other unplayable Sims. Players should be wary when he is around, as he may attempt to greet their Sims, and may make off with their money. Players should also pay close attention to any Sims wearing a top hat and monocle because that might be him, especially because his outfit changes with the theme of the vacation lot he's in (e.g. in [[Twikkii Island]] he wears tropical garbs). Sims with low logic skill levels will be more liable to his tricks, while Sims with higher logic might be able to ward off his plan. After he picks the pocket of a Sim, he may appear on the residential lot and any vacation homes that they own. His most common victim is the Tour Guide.
The '''Unsavory Charlatan''' is an [[NPC]] included with ''[[Bon Voyage]]''. He appears in [[community lot]]s and often tries to pick Sims' pockets. He can be reported using the telephone booth.
 
The Unsavory Charlatan seems to be in love with [[Mrs. Crumplebottom]], and will attempt to serenade her if she is on the lot, to no avail. While he is serenading, Sims have a good chance of getting away from both of them.
His appearance is similar to that of a silent film villain, judging by the cape, top hat, waxed mustache and his Edwardian style suit. His method of stealing money is also very dramatic, simulating the old silent film villain or a con-man.
 
On community lots, Sims cannot talk or interact with the Charlatan in any of the usual ways (strangely, when present on a University lot he shows up as an option for a student to "Ask for Tutoring," but the action does not actually work when selected). On Vacation lots, he can be asked for advice onaround the Island,area. or ifIf youra Sim finds out he has stolen money from them, youthey can getbe your Simtold to attackfight him, hopingby toclicking geton thehim moneyand backselecting "Fisticuffs!". However, if he wins, another §100150 is stolen. fromHaving youra Simhigh body skill greatly reduces the chance of this happening and increases the chance of reclaiming the stolen money. HisAny mostSim commoncan victimreport isthe theft, should it occur, by clicking on the Touristtelephone booth and selecting "Report Foul Play". This will keep the Unsavory Charlatan at bay for a few days, but he will come back Guideeventually.
Sims with low logic skill levels will be more liable to his tricks, while Sims with higher logic might be able to ward off his plan. He is able to enter residential lots, vacation homes, and community lots.
 
The Unsavory Charlatan also plays [[poker table|poker]] and he always wins, because he always gets a poker hand of [[wikipedia:List of poker hands#Straight flush|Royal flush]]. He also plays [[pool table|pool]] and [[mahjong]], meaning that he has distractions that may allow players to escape him, but unlike Mrs. Crumplebottom, who can remain distracted indefinitely, he is less likely to get distracted.
Players should be careful when spotting him because the Sim might be his next victim. Players should also pay close attention to any Sims wearing a top hat and monocle because that might be him, especially because his outfit changes with the theme of the vacation lot he's in (ex. in [[Twikkii Island]] he wears tropical garbs).
 
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There are three pre-made Charlatans that exist in [[Exotic Destinations]], though none of them have character data. So technically speaking, there are no pre-made Charlatans that can be found in-game, only computer generated ones. This is also the case of the [[Wise Old Man]] and [[Edward Dregg]].
On community lots, Sims cannot talk or interact with the Charlatan in any of the usual ways (strangely, when present on a University lot he shows up as an option for a student to "Ask for Tutoring," but the action does not actually work when selected). On Vacation lots, he can be asked for advice on the Island, or if your Sim finds out he has stolen money from them, you can get your Sim to attack him, hoping to get the money back. However, if he wins, another §100 is stolen from your Sim. His most common victim is the Tourist Guide.
{{warning-header|Do NOT attempt to add the Unsavory Charlatan to a household, make him selectable, turn him into a supernatural creature, or tamper with his character data in any way or form. Doing so will corrupt the neighborhood he is in.}}
 
If one is to kill the Unsavory Charlatan (most easily with mods), if they were to send his grave to another lot the ghost for some reason does not leave and the game plays sinister music, he then floats around and does his unique animations as if he is living but cannot interact with Sims.
 
The Unsavory Charlatan also plays poker and he always wins, because he always gets a poker hand of '''Royal Flush'''. A player might speculate that this is because he is cheating. He also plays billiards and mahjong.
 
==Outfits in different neighborhoods==
<gallery widths="150" captionalign="left180px">
Image:Unsavory_Charlatan_Takemizu.jpg|The Unsavory Charlatan in [[Takemizu Village]]
The Unsavory Charlatan in Three Lakes.jpg|The Unsavory Charlatan in [[Three Lakes]]
Unsavory_Charlatan in Twikkii Island.png|The Unsavory Charlatan onin [[Twikkii Island]]
Sim getting swindled by Unsavory Charlatan.png|The Unsavory Charlatan trying to pickpocket [[Frances J. Worthington III]]
UnsavoryCharlatan near the skating rink.jpg|The Unsavory Charlatan near the skating rink
Unsavory Charlatan.png|Takemizu Village Unsavory Charlatan
Unsavory Charlatan (Three Lakes).png|Three Lakes Unsavory Charlatan
Unsavory Charlatan (Twikkii Island).png|Twikkii Island Unsavory Charlatan
</gallery>
 
[[fr:Charlatan]]
[[ru:Гнусный шарлатан]]
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