Comedic sidekicks in a performance.

Henchmen or lackeys working for someone else.

Unwitting pawns manipulated by another party.

To act as a pawn or puppet for someone else.

To serve as a willing accomplice in deceitful actions.

To play the role of an underling or subordinate.

To be manipulated by another person for their benefit.

To take on menial tasks and errands obediently