Kasper Gutman

Kasper Gutman, also known as "The Fat Man," is a wealthy and intelligent villain from Dashiell Hammett's novel "The Maltese Falcon." He is cunning, manipulative, and willing to do whatever it takes to get the valuable, mysterious statuette known as the Maltese Falcon. Despite his friendly appearance, he is a dangerous individual involved in deception and criminal schemes, often collaborating with other shady characters. Gutman’s character exemplifies the corrupting influence of greed and the complex moral ambiguity found in noir fiction.