Base
Shady
Shady adjective - Not respectable.
Usage example: a courtesan who lived on the shady fringe of society
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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Of course, evil deeds get attention and respect of shady characters (including party members who base their decision to join the PC on his or her karma meter).
Source: 100% Heroism Rating -
Honest John's Dealership: Base quartermaster McCoy sells everything from fighter jets to toilet paper — and is not above shady practices.
Source: Manga / Area 88 - Among other things it's also the source of Strong Bad's internet, served as both a veterinary clinic and an (illegal) hospital, the base of shady illegal dealings... in quality goods, and an insurance company.
Source: We Sell Everything
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