Who is George Blair from Sharpe's Devil and what is their importance? Sharpe's_Devil_(novel) English & Literature George Blair | Sharpe's Devil

This character is the British Consul in Valdivia. He is an ineffective and corrupt official who is often drunk and abusive to his servants. He has the opportunity to help Sharpe and Harper, but he doesn't want to do anything that might make his job the least bit difficult.