Master of Lake-town

The Master of Lake-Town was the original leader of Lake-town when Bilbo Baggins and his companions arrived. He is dscribed as being greedy.

History
The Master of Lake-town helped the Dwarves when they arrived. He was eager to help-provided that Lake-town, and thus himself, got a share of the profits. After Smaug's death, Bard the Bowman became the new leader. Although the Master was given a share of the treasure, he died alone and in the wild, having sent aay all friends.