If Elric was a villain, that would be the sort he'd be. Well more political what as an Information Broker in Estermere Underground. ... You hear a lot from Shaves and Surgeries. 

But yes, I get what you mean, someone who is more of a threat due to manipulations they pull to get people to act and dance on the strings they have made. 

PLENTY OF WAYS TO DO THAT.
... Also -eventually- a Buddy Cop film will be made with Randolf and Ark. They have the Clashing Character Dynamic needed for the Film.