Konrad is an alchemist from Germany, and is currently over 350 years old, due to having discovered the Elixir of Life. His Elixir can bring dead tissue to life, and make it so strong just one of his creations killed dozens of people before being stopped. Konrad has previously been encountered by Cade developing bio-weapons for the Nazis and had been arrested in Nigeria by Cade and Griff in 1970; however, Konrad used his skills to save President Ronald Reagan's life after the attempt on his life in 1981; in return for this favour, and handing over his Elixir, he was granted a full pardon, U.S. citizenship and enough money to start a new life in America as a high-end plastic surgeon in Las Vegas, Nevada.