A malicious trickster; a fake person, especially one who deceives for personal profit.
An extremely depraved person, or one capable or guilty of great crimes.
A vile, wicked person.
Any opponent player, especially a hypothetical player for example and didactic purposes. Compare: hero (“the current player”).
In fiction, a character who has the role of being bad, especially antagonizing the hero.
A deliberate scoundrel.