Etzel von Gerhart

 "I never would've expected it of you, charming. But you know what? I like surprises."

- Etzel von Gerhart Etzel is a vampire whose private home under Brooklyn becomes the lodging and headquarters of the Resistance; he is played by Fanless.

Personality
In a few words: Snarky, fastidiously picky, and quite frankly stereotypically camp, with a habit of tacking on pet names at random every time he addresses anyone. He's violently attached to anything he likes and immediately considers it his "property"-- and will fight like a cornered wolf to keep his hold on it if threatened. Etzel is smarter than he lets himself appear; he prefers to give others the impression of a spoilt, frivolous fop, though in reality he's quite savvy and observant.

Etzel adores anything pretty, over-the-top and ornate, especially men that fit in the above category. He is also fond of tea, toys and games, and -- according to his profile information -- "pain".

Possibly his most notable trait is the propensity to flirt with anything anthropomorphic whether he actually has any serious romantic/sexual interest in them or not. Etzel is bisexual, although his main interest is in males, preferably ones that are taller than him.

A few of his dislikes include anything plain or messy, animals, physical labor and mean girls. He can be selfish and whiny, and often refuses to acknowledge problems that are right in front of his face if they don't fit into his plans; constantly verbally dances around his true thoughts; and is usually motivated by what he wants more than what is truly important.

Physical Characteristics
Etzel has a pointed nose and thin, prettyish face. Generally, he prefers to dress flamboyantly; his favorite style of clothing is reminiscent of the Rococo and Victorian periods.

History
Was born in 1685, Bavaria, and turned at the age of 26. Traveled to Britain in the mid-nineteenth century, America in the latter years of the 1910s, and has spent his life in the same area of Brooklyn ever since, living underground in a subterranean mansion of his own devising.

After the launch of the second first-arc thread, it was revealed that Etzel employed himself as an assassin and mercenary for a long period of time.

Relationships
Etzel gets on well with most of the cast, although he is particularly fond of a few of them.


 * Nicholas: Having kept the angel safe during his long imprisonment and sleep, Etzel views Nicholas as property of sorts-- like a pet, or a treasured doll.
 * Tethren: In the short time they spent together Tethren and Etzel got along famously, thanks to their similarly silly dispositions.


 * Umbra: He likes to tease the Greater Demon and finds him amusing.


 * Dieter: Etzel finds him entertaining, although the sentiment does not seem to be mutual.
 * Kitty: He and the warlock bonded over fashion.

Universe Crossover Qualities
Etzel also appears in the fanfiction.net roleplay Porcelain Angels.