Id might have to go with a founding member of something, who doesnt necessarily go into combat that often. Beast from the X-Men would be nice. maybe even a retired/reform villain instead, ..so they decidedly have alot riding on it. cant think of any that come to mind - but if i immediately went out and botched a few capers, someone would definitely show up looking to use me as a pawn. come to think of it i just go right to the manipulative source in that case and seek out M.O.D.O.K.