Dorfl is a member of the Ankh-Morpork City Watch. He is a golem. Originally created, like all golems, as a silent, obedient worker, Dorfl played a key role in the golems' attempt to 'free' themselves by creating a king golem. Dorfl was a suspect in the murder of Father Tubelcek; it later transpired that Dorfl found the man dying and, attempting to save him but not understanding how people worked, put holy words in the priest's mouth. Dorfl was severely damaged in the fight with the golem king, but rebuilt by Chalky the troll and given a voice. He helped Sam Vimes apprehend the poisoners of the Patrician and then joined the Watch.