Character Relationship Map: Underworld

Characters

• Dr. Savary (played by Denholm Elliott) — protagonist

  A doctor conducting secret experiments and producing Lactothiozine, also known as White Man. Although he claims to have stopped manufacturing the dangerous drug, dependent victims still rely on him as...

• Hugo Motherskille (played by Steven Berkoff) — protagonist

  A powerful man who presents himself as a respectable industrialist and is an old associate of Roy Bain. He is involved in the plan surrounding Roy's investigation and directs forces seeking to elimina...

• Nicole (played by Nicola Cowper) — supporting

  A woman whose abduction initiates Roy Bain's investigation. She is connected to Dr. Savary's experiments and appears immune to the drug's worst effects. She can seemingly give people their dreams and...

• Roy Bain (played by Larry Lamb) — supporting

  Nicole's former protector and an old associate of Hugo Motherskille. Although he initially refuses to return to his former life, concern for Nicole draws him into the investigation. He is captured, dr...

• Bianca (played by Irina Brook) — supporting

  A source of information for Roy Bain. After Roy searches Nicole's room and questions her, Bianca reveals that Nicole had unusual clients and may have been involved with Dr. Savary. She directs Roy to...

• Dudu (played by Paul Mari) — minor
• Nygaard (played by Paul Bown) — minor
• Red Dog (played by Gary Olsen) — minor
• Fluke (played by Art Malik) — supporting

  An associate who brings Roy Bain to Hugo Motherskille and later pressures Pepperdine to deal with Roy. He reveals that Motherskille's plan was to use Roy to locate Savary's underground subjects, then...

• Oriel (played by Miranda Richardson) — minor

Canonical Relationships

Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.

• Dr. Savary → Dudu (Professional Supplier) — Dudu's connection to Savary arises through the drug-seeking group.

  Dudu is identified as part of the group that went to Savary for White Man.

• Dr. Savary → Oriel (Professional Supplier) — Oriel is connected to Savary through dependence on the substance.

  Oriel is identified as part of the group that went to Savary for White Man.

• Dr. Savary → Nygaard (Professional Supplier) — Savary is the source of the substance sought by Nygaard.

  Nygaard explains that he, Oriel, and Dudu went to Savary for the substance called White Man.

• Dr. Savary → Nicole (Professional Experiment Connection) — Nicole's unusual resistance links her closely to Savary's research.

  Nicole is connected to Savary's experiments and appears immune to the drug's worst side effects.

• Hugo Motherskille → Fluke (Power Controller) — Fluke functions as an operative carrying out Hugo's interests.

  Fluke acts on Motherskille's plan, pressures Pepperdine to deal with Roy, and reveals that Motherskille wanted the underground subjects eliminated.

Story Dynamics

Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.

• Bianca → Roy Bain (Narrative Informant) — Bianca advances Roy's investigation by supplying leads.

  Roy questions Bianca, and she provides information about Nicole's unusual clients and possible connection with Dr. Savary.

• Red Dog → Nygaard (Alliance Group Associate) — Red Dog is linked to the underground group through the drug incident.

  Red Dog is described in the same account as the others who sought White Man, before escaping with the drug.

• Oriel → Dudu (Alliance Companion) — Their shared circumstances create a practical alliance.

  Oriel and Dudu are both identified as members of the group seeking White Man from Savary.

• Nygaard → Dudu (Alliance Companion) — They are connected through the same dependent group.

  Nygaard and Dudu are named together among the people who went to Savary for White Man.

• Nygaard → Oriel (Alliance Companion) — They share membership in the underground group.

  Nygaard and Oriel are named together as members of the group that visited Savary for White Man.

• Dr. Savary → Roy Bain (Conflict Captive Taker) — Savary's operation makes Roy a temporary prisoner.

  Roy is captured and drugged at Savary's clinic before awakening in an underground refuge.

• Fluke → Roy Bain (Narrative Manipulative Guide) — Fluke first directs Roy's investigation and then betrays him.

  Fluke brings Roy to Hugo, later reveals the hidden plan, and leaves Roy drugged and restrained.

• Roy Bain → Hugo Motherskille (Social Old Associate) — Their past association becomes central to Roy's investigation.

  Roy is identified as an old associate of Hugo Motherskille, although he refuses to return to his former life.

• Roy Bain → Nicole (Alliance Former Protector) — Roy feels responsible for Nicole and acts to locate and protect her.

  Roy is described as Nicole's former protector, and her abduction draws him back into the investigation.

Story Analysis

A former protector uncovers a drug experiment and turns against the powerful scheme using it to destroy the vulnerable survivors.

Plot Progression

1. An Abduction Rekindles Old Ties — Nicole's abduction brings Roy Bain back into contact with Hugo Motherskille. Roy follows Bianca's information toward Dr. Savary and the hidden drug network.
2. The Clinic Beneath The Surface — Roy reaches Savary's clinic but is captured and drugged. In the underground refuge, the survivors explain White Man, Red Dog's disappearance, and their dependence.
3. Nicole And The Dangerous Dream — Savary reveals the effects of Lactothiozine and the danger of addiction. Nicole's apparent immunity and ability to give people their dreams make her central to the conflict.
4. The Investigation Was A Trap — Fluke and Hugo's scheme becomes clear: Roy was used to locate Savary's underground subjects. Roy is drugged and restrained as the planned elimination approaches.
5. Flight From The Raid — Hugo's forces attack the gathering at Pepperdine's old place and attempt to control Savary's group with the drug. Roy helps Nicole and the survivors escape with the equipment.