<div class="floatleft">(http://imgur.com/TykbW8T.jpg)</div><br/><strong>Name</strong>: Alfred Pennyworth<br/><strong>Full Name</strong>: Alfred Thaddeus Crane Pennyworth<br/><strong>Age</strong>: 58<br/><strong>Sex</strong>: Male<br/><strong>Height</strong>: 6' 0''<br/><strong>Hair</strong>: Gray<br/><strong>Eyes</strong>: Blue<br/><strong>Build</strong>: Lithe<br/><br/><strong>Sexuality</strong>: Heterosexual<br/><strong>Marital Status</strong>: Single<br/><br/><strong>Place of Birth:</strong>London, Great Britain<br/><strong>Place of Residence</strong>: Gotham City<br/><hr/><br/><strong>Description</strong>:<br/><br/>Despite being no longer one of the youngest Alfred keeps himself in shape. He is a fit, lithe man in his late fifties with grey hair and solemn, blue eyes that have witnessed too much hurt. Alfred is almost always immaculately groomed and dressed, with a tie and vest complementing his suit. Outdoors, a long coat is worn over his attire on cold days.<br/><br/><strong>Persona</strong>:<br/><br/>Unshakable - Alfred is the epitome of calm and can withstand nine kinds of bullshit and temper tantrums without losing his cool.<br/>Loyal - Alfred is unfailingly loyal to the Wayne family<br/>Respectful - Alfred is respectful towards others, and treats them with courtesy. This, as well as his tireless support of Bruce and Damian, has earned him the high regard of those heroes who are aware of his existence.<br/>Cautious - While maintaining a friendly and welcoming facade, Alfred's is very slow to trust someone. This was further enhanced by his training with MI5 and SAS.<br/>Sarcastic - Although usually immaculately polite, Alfred at times resorts to sarcasm. The current, most notable recipient of his wit is Damian Wayne, whenever the young man tries to reason his way around the restrictions put upon him by either Bruce Wayne or Alfred.<br/><br/><hr/><strong>Powers and Abilities</strong>:<br/><ul class="bbc_list"><li><strong>Former MI5/SAS</strong>: Due to his career in the SAS and MI5 Alfred has picked up a variety of skills</li><li><ul class="bbc_list"><li><strong>Spy</strong> - Alfred is a trained spy, and an expert at infiltration and gathering information. </li></ul></li><li><ul class="bbc_list"><li><strong>Hand-to-hand combatant</strong>: Trained in all kinds of hand-to-hand combat, Alfred’s specialties are boxing and dirty fighting. Doesn’t matter what trick is used, as long as it drops the other guy.</li></ul></li><li><ul class="bbc_list"><li><strong>Expert marksman</strong>: Trained to use many types of guns, Alfred is a first class marksman. Especially his aim with a sniper rifle is exceptional.</li></ul></li><li><ul class="bbc_list"><li><strong>Medic</strong>- Knows how to use a first aid kit, and is capable of providing emergency medical aid in case of life threatening injuries.</li></ul></li><li><strong>Former actor</strong>: As a former actor Alfred not only does easily shift into a different role but his experience also makes him very hard to read. When the world looks at Alfred, they see what Alfred wants them to see. This also means he either goes unknown or is widely underestimated by those who could otherwise pose a threat. They only see a butler, after all</li><li><strong>Swordsman</strong> Alfred is an excellent fencer, having received formal training at a prestigious fencing club in Britain.</li><li><strong>Disciplined</strong>: When tempers flare, Alfred tends to stay calm and focus on what needs to be done. It takes a lot, and I mean a LOT, to ruffle Alfred’s feathers. This ability serves him well in his role as mentor to the Wayne's,  or when faced with the rivalries and tempers of the Justice League's heroes.</li><li><strong>Long term service</strong>- Alfred has served the Wayne family for a very long time. This has resulted in the following perks:</li><li><ul class="bbc_list"><li><strong>Well connected</strong>: Alfred has been a resident of Gotham City for a very long time. This, together with his service to the Wayne family, has left him with many contacts in all layers of society that he may call upon for information or aid (although this may come at a price or counter-favor). </li></ul></li><li><ul class="bbc_list"><li><strong>Tech savvy</strong>: He is no Lucius Fox by far, but having been with Bruce Wayne since the start of Batman's career, Alfred often serves as the Wayne’s in house mechanic, and knows how to operate the Bat Mobile and other vehicles, also knowing most of the other tech as he was there when it was developed, which ties into:</li></ul></li><li><ul class="bbc_list"><li><strong>Access to tech</strong>: Being the one to maintain communications with Batman and Robin, and/or the Justice League, Alfred has access to all kinds of gadgets the bat cave has to offer, including (but not limited to) access to police radio communications, a computer grid overlaying the city that helps with tracking, sliced cameras and remote access to the Bat Mobile and the other Wayne family vehicles.</li></ul></li><li><ul class="bbc_list"><li><strong>Moderately wealthy</strong>: Alfred is a silent partner in Wayne Enterprises.</li></ul></li></ul><br/><strong>Weaknesses</strong>:<br/><ul class="bbc_list"><li><strong>Only Human</strong>: Although in excellent shape, Alfred is just a regular human who, other than a kevlar vest, has no supernatural defenses or expensive armor to protect him.</li><li><strong>Bruce Wayne/The Wayne family</strong>: Alfred will stop at nothing to protect Bruce, Damian or another of the Wayne family. Should this become known, it might be used against him.</li></ul><br/><br/><strong>Relevant history</strong><br/><br/>Born in Great Britain, London, Alfred grew up to follow a career in the SAS and MI5 after having dabbled as an actor. After his father died, he gave up his prestigious assignment to take over the guardianship of Bruce Wayne.<br/><br/>Although they had their ups and downs, Alfred and Bruce developed a relationship that was much like that of father and son, build on mutual respect and unwavering loyalty. Alfred was with Bruce when he became Batman, and offered moral and practical support throughout the development of the Bat Cave.<br/><br/>Alfred helped Bruce raise Dick Grayson when he was adopted by Bruce and became Robin. Later, he helped Bruce to raise/advise Tim Drake. Alfred also has close friendships with other members of the Bat-Clan and he is highly respected by those heroes who are aware of his existence. Alfred is unwaveringly loyal to the Wayne family and has acted as a confidant and advisor to several generations of Waynes.<br/><br/><strong>Relationships</strong><br/><br/>Bruce Wayne - friend,  former mentor, confidant<br/>Damian Wayne- friend, mentor, confidant, occasional babysitter<br/>Diana Prince - ally<br/>Barry Allen - Barry and Alfred get along very well, and Alfred holds him in high regard.