A peon is one who is compelled to work for his creditor until his debt is paid.
The peon would pour water from way high up, lest our hands touch the glass.
In the meantime, the peon creates a ruckus at the homes of the trio and reveals to the wives the details of the debts.
They range in power from the weak and cowardly peon goblins to the mighty goblin warlords.
The peon is shown dead on the floor with blood on his face.
In this sense, "peon" can be used in either a derogatory or self-effacing context.
He stops and asks a peon where he can find the marshal.
To rivet the shackles more firmly on him, the landlord keeps a shop and entices the peon to get into debt.