Alfred Pennyworth

## Biography

### Alfred Pennyworth: 1954 - 2016

Alfred is an ex M16 operative and former intelligence operative not long after he returned to the states he was hired by Thomas Wayne, a long time friend while during his time aboard, along with being one of the longest residents at Wayne Manor along with knowing a majority of it's secret passage ways, with him having the most knowledge about the east wing. Not long after the death of the Waynes, Alfred had stepped into the role of Bruce Wayne's guardian, despite the protest of social services.

Based on this seeing that Bruce had an drive to bring his killers to justice he had began to teach Bruce how to survive the real world regardless when Bruce stated that he wanted to leave to widen his experience before returning to Gotham this would to and argument between the two though they would make up the day often and the two sharing an hug before Bruce having left in 1987.

During Bruce's travels he had joined various criminal gangs Alfred had often payed off the guards while also having kept the manor in good condition upon Bruce's arrival back to Gotham and would also send Bruce packages in order to keep the young master safe with Alfred having also send Bruce various wire transfers to Bruce either to buy weapons or tickets to leave the country. Based on this shortly after his return to Gotham in 1997 Alfred had welcomed in the young Wayne and would often aid Bruce in his war against crime with an need of base to store all of their gear Alfred had shown Bruce an old Cavern beneath the East and North wing.

Shortly after Bruce had began to take in others who could release their outlets of pain as his partners and with them often acting as their grandfather to Dick, Jason, Tim, Helena, Cassandra, Damian, Stephanie and I with all of us viewing Alfred as our Grandfather and him often watching over Bruce's and Selina's child, Helena Kyle.

## Strenghts

* **Acting:** Alfred has always had a passion for the performing arts and is skilled enough to work undercover on cases for Batman if needed.
* **Hand-to-Hand Combat (Advanced):** Surprisingly spry for his old age, Alfred can hold his own and can even still spar with training recruits like Carrie or Harper.
* **Firearms:** Alfred is one of two people (the other being Sasha) that are allowed to keep firearms on the Wayne Family property. Alfred is a highly skilled marksman but typically prefers a shotgun as a means of dealing with intruders in the Batcave and has proven that he is willing to kill to protect his charges.
* **Leadership:** A skilled strategist and operational manager, Alfred often takes the lead over the Bat Family whenever Bruce is away (or if he finds Bruce to be out of line).
* **Medicine:** A former field medic, Alfred is capable of performing minor surgery and stitching wounds for the members of the Batman Family.
* **Military Protocol:** An ex-Royal Marine, Alfred is familiar with military procedure and equipment.
* **Mimicry:** His ability for vocal mimicry means he can impersonate Bruce Wayne on the telephone convincingly.
* **Stick Fighting:** Alfred has been known to spar with Dick Grayson and Tim Drake, using wooden sticks.

## Weaknesses

* **Old Age:** Alfred is slowing down more and more everyday.

## Trivia

* Alfred and Bruce started collecting first edition books after the murder of the Waynes and they kept doing it for the remaining of their time together.