Manfred Bauer is a member of Jean-Marc's Rabble and walker on the Road of Humanity.
He attacked the Red Order knights intruding on the Maidstone Inn haven, but was rooted on the spot by Henry Sircely and then decapitated by the other knights in revenge.
Biography[]
Born in a small village in Bavaria, Manfred seemed destined to follow in the footsteps of his father and brothers as a farmer. The local nobleman drafted him at the age of 16, however, and his great strength made him a natural soldier. After the conflict was over, Manfred, determined not to end up as just another serf, stole the armor and weapons of one of the professional soldiers he had fought with and set out to become a mercenary. He traveled over most of Western Europe, becoming quite a skilled warrior. Then, one night in Portugal, Manfred was Embraced. His sire was a fanatic Jewish Brujah who was simply looking for another soldier in the battle against the Muslims. Manfred was horrified at what had happened to him and quickly left Iberia. He contemplated ending his unlife but did not have the willpower and instead found himself hiring out his skills as a warrior yet again. The world of the Cainites had little use for a mercenary, however, and Manfred was close to falling into total despair when he met Maiselle and Jean-Marc. Manfred has just been laughed out of the undead court of Rochester, and in Maiselle and Jean-Marc's plans he saw an opportunity to get even with the high-and-mighty Cainites, as well as something to do with his unlife. He has come to genuinely like and respect the other members of the coterie.
Image[]
Manfred is of average height, but his broad shoulders and impressive barrel chest make him seem larger. His hair is cut short, as is his beard. He often dressed in leather armor and is never without a large knife. If possible, he will also carry his axe and short bow. He moves with a confident stride, fully expecting anyone he meets to stand aside.
Stats[]
Nature: Survivor
Demeanor: Barbarian
Embrace: 1151
Apparent Age: Late 20s
References[]
- DA: Right of Princes, p. 104-105
- DA: Spoils of War, p. 117, 120