Nicholas Urfe is the main character in the novel "The Magus" by John Fowles. He is a young Englishman who takes a teaching position on a Greek island, seeking adventure and a break from his mundane life. His character is marked by a sense of disillusionment and a quest for meaning. As the story unfolds, Nicholas becomes entangled in a mysterious and manipulative game orchestrated by Maurice Conchis, a wealthy and enigmatic figure. This relationship challenges Nicholas's perceptions of reality, love, and freedom, leading him on a journey of self-discovery and existential exploration.