"Until the Count returns and says otherwise, this land is under martial law, and you know what the penalty for stealing food is. Sergeant, hang this man."
- —Bruno Hauptleiter[1a]
Bruno Hauptleiter is the Ostlander mercenary captain who leads the Star of Victory a Tilean mercenary band.[1a]
History[]
Bruno is the third born son of a family of tinsmiths from Wolfenburg but rather than join the family business he ran away and joined a Tilean mercenary regiment serving in Hochland. A formidable figure, he quickly proved himself, rising in the ranks, first as sergeant and finally the captain of the company when his predecessor died in battle.[1a]
He and his men served with distinction in both Kislev and the eastern Empire, commanding high fees and establishing a reputation for discipline on and off the battlefield. A stern disciplinarian, Hauptleiter insisted his troops show the utmost restraint when sacking a fallen town.[1a]
Storm of Chaos[]
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In 2522 IC, during the Storm of Chaos, his company was hired by Elector Count Valmir von Raukov to help defend Wolfenburg, the city having already been sacked once by the army of Surtha Lenk. Manning the walls when the forces of Chaos attacked, Hauptleiter became separated from his men as the city fell, knocked out when a wall collapsed under him.[1a]
Amongst the few to survive the second sack of the city, Hauptleiter has taken upon himself the task of organising the refugees. Only ten men from his unit survived, and these are now his eyes, ears, and enforcers. It is not enough to control the whole population, and rival factions have arisen, but Captain Hauptleiter is determined to restore order and hold things together until the Count or some other proper authority comes to take over.[1a]
Wargear[]
Crossbow, great sword, hand weapon, full plate armour, shield, warhorse.[1a]