Inquisitor Glokta is a prominent character in the fantasy series "The First Law" by Joe Abercrombie. Once a skilled swordsman, he is now physically impaired due to injuries sustained in war, which have left him with a painful disability. Glokta serves the Union as a torturer and investigator, using his sharp intellect and cunning to extract information from suspects. Despite his brutal methods, Glokta is a complex character who often reflects on his own suffering and the moral ambiguities of his actions. His role highlights themes of power, corruption, and the harsh realities of political intrigue within the First Law universe.