Alfred Pennyworth

***Alfred Pennyworth*** was a British S.A.S. soldier who came to Gotham City to work for the Wayne Family as a butler, like his father before him. When Thomas and Martha Wayne died, Alfred raised their son Bruce as his own. Years later he aided Bruce in his exploits as the Batman.

## Personality

* Alfred is a reserved man that always has a witty remark at the ready.
* Alfred is caring for others.

## Abilities

* **Acting:** Alfred was a professional actor at the Shakespeare's Globe Theater before he moved to America.
* **Cleaning:** Alfred cleans Wayne Manor and the Batcave.
* **Computer Operation**
* **Espionage**
* **Firearms:** Alfred is capable of using many guns with varying levels of skill.
* **Investigation:** Alfred has picked up some detective skills during his time with Batman.
* **Interrogation:** Alfred can get information out of almost anyone.
* **Leadership**
* **Medical Knowledge:** Alfred is a talented surgeon.
* **Military Protocol:** Alfred was a part of the British S.A.S.
* **Poetry:** Alfred writes amazing poetry.
* **Skilled Fighter:** Even though Alfred is in his 70's, he can still take down most opponents with ease.

## Trivia

* Alfred has a fear of clowns.
* Alfred and Bruce started collecting first edition books after the murder of the Waynes. They kept doing it for the remaining of their time together before Bruce left to train.
* Alfred is the only ally of Batman's that he approves of using firearms.
* Alfred's body count.

## Quotes

* *"Oh Bruce, I'm so sorry. I will never replace them, but I want you to know that I will never leave your side."*
	+ Alfred picking up Bruce after his parent's death.
* *"We all look for meanings behind the tragedies that befall us. And sometimes the meaning is there. But sometimes, Master Bruce... terrible things just happen. No sinister plots. No secret societies. They just happen."*
	+ Alfred comforting a young Bruce after he realizes the Court of Owls aren't real.
* *"Your parents named me as your guardian in their will; now that they're gone, I'm going to respect their wishes and watch over you. The first thing you must learn is that you do have limits, whether you admit it or not. The real question is, how do you overcome those limits."*
* *"You can't unfry an egg."*
* *"If it turns out I cannot trust you, I swear on my mother's grave that you are a dead man."*
* *"My... God."*
	+ Upon seeing The Batman for the first time.
* *"Wayne Manor has seven bedrooms, two kitchens, a library, a gymnasium, a basketball court, and a movie theater. And yet I always find you here. In a dark damp cave."*
	+ Alfred bringing Bruce is breakfast in the Batcave.
* **Alfred-** *"Take one more step and I'll put a bullet between your eyes."* **Opponent-** *"You think that will stop me, manservant?"* **Alfred-** *"I'd like to give it a go, if you don't mind."*
* *"You gave them ten million dollars, sir? And to think I was fretting over the electric bill."*
* *"There are certain advantages to having a sturdy cranium, Master Bruce. But then, hardheadedness was always your virtue."*
* *"Vengeance blackens the soul, Bruce. I've always feared that you would become that which you fought against. You walk the edge of that abyss every night, but you haven't fallen in and I thank heaven for that."*
* *"I'm sure revenge can be deliciously sweet. However, at the moment, he needs a friend. Isn't that what you needed, sir?"*
* **Reeves-** *(on the television) "What kind of city are we running when we depend on the support of a potential madman?"* **Alfred-** *(turns off television) "Such rot, sir. Why, you're the very model of sanity. Oh, by the way, I pressed your cape and put away your exploding gas balls."* **Bruce-** *"Thank you, Alfred."*
* **Batwoman-** *"Your butler is a part of this too?"* **Batman (Dick)-** *"Trust me, he's a total bad ass."*

## Notes

1. ↑ The Court of Owls do not exist in my DC Universe. Mostly because I like the fact that Thomas and Martha Wayne were killed by just some punk with a gun, not assassinated. And also because I love this line from Alfred and the Court being real takes away all the power from this quote.