The young Autolycus joined up with a traveling carnival at an early age, eventually performing as an escape artist. His dashing good looks and striking charm quickly made him one of the most popular attractions.
But something was missing. There was no thrill in his work. He'd mastered the job and wanted something with more…danger. After several false starts, he happened upon the criminal trade of thievery.
Over the years after leaving the carnival, Autolycus has again risen to the top of his profession, having recently become known as the King of Thieves (though no one seems to be exactly sure who conferred the title on him in the first place). While he is a lawbreaker and remains consistently practical with regard to his life, his friends have come to realize that he has a heart of gold.
For the most part, he would prefer to avoid physical violence-he doesn't want to disappoint the ladies by coming away with a hideous scar-relying on his grappling hook to help him escape any situations that might lead to a brawl. That's not to say that he can't hold his own-just ask Cleopatra…. |
