Bernd Vonnegut

Bernd Vonnegut is a member of the Lumiadare guild.

He joined the guild after the Someday in the Rain arc, and prior to the Legacy arc.

Appearance
Bernd has short, light-brown hair that is neatly combed to the side, sky blue eyes, and fair-skinned. In terms of physique, Bernd is of average build and does not have any defined muscles.

Often seen in a particularly resistant suit and a pair of sunglasses, Bernd has been known for his sophisticated fashion, and sometimes, outlandish clothing. He could be wearing shorts in the middle of winter and would not even bat an eye.

Personality
Bernd is just a humble man who tries his best to not make himself the center of attention. He is the type of person who observes from afar and makes change without people noticing it. He actively tries to resolve conflicts with words rather than fists. Bernd seems to always be optimistic, and he shows this by smiling almost all the time. Compared to most of the guild members, Bernd socializes with about any person he meets.

History
Bernd has been private about his private life ever since he joined the guild. He was said to be the foreman of the city's public works before being fired for a case of tax fraud. The first guild member he had met prior to joining the guild was Marcus Bernadett, and he was the primary reason that Bernd was able to learn about Lumiadare in the first place.

Synopsis
Bernd, upon his arrival, has participated in newer requests and has demonstrated his abilities in multiple ways. However, some of his fellow members regard him as a threat or a pest.

Horned Business
Bernd, along with fellow guild members Krul Shiro, Bae Jin-Ah, Luna Cassel, guild master Lorelei Shone and Yuriko investigate a woman who has been disappearing from her house. After tracking where the woman's supposed kidnappers were, Bernd and the guild members were able to safely make it back home.

Legacy arc
Bernd was assigned to guard the guild hall alongside his friend, Magnus, while the majority of the active guild members went to a hospital. Bernd reported to Taniq as soon as he came back about a strange man that tapped the guild's barrier.

Training Day
Bernd, alongside members Rumisu Nishiyama, Vatiya Levitsky, and Ziare Joudas to train Princess Saryn Krovenhardt of the Kingdom of Enos. It was a productive day, and Bernd found a spot to always visit for some of the best milk tea out there.

Baka Goddess 2
Bernd once again accompanies Rumisu, Ziare, and a new acquaintance, Kirigiri Kervich, to resolve an issue at a local church, which ended in the building's collapse due to the destructive nature of the request. In an attempt to lessen the repercussions of the incident on the guild, Bernd used his Command ability on the Terraven Mayor, which backfires and results in the guild being held for questioning by the Magistrate. As a result, he is punished by Taniq, and is sent to the Terraven Police Department to help with interrogating fugitives.

Ruins of Taem arc
Bernd accompanied Ziare on his mission to find Cyan alongside of fellow guild members Rumisu, Sina Tevant, Mark Tsai, Marcus Bernadett, Syl Noxem, and Magnus Red. Their journey took them to the Island of Taem where they were able to find Cyan and a group of five people in a temple that had trapped them in. With the circumstances at hand, Cyan was the only one who knew the way out and the Lumiadare members and Cyan's group had a temporary alliance; Bernd grouped with Syl and two acquaintances, Ark and Sasha. Cyan explained that the only way out was through one of the three trials: the Trial of Courage, the Trial of Patience, and the Trial of Sacrifice. Bernd, Syl, Ark, and Sasha underwent the Trial of Courage, and after running from Marlua, running from a Mother Marlua encountering a spirit, and the death of Sasha, they were able to reunite with the rest of the guild members. As escape drew near after Ziare removed his Artuka from his body, the Mother Marlua returned and they all had to run in order to escape the temple. Once they believed to be safe outside, Cyan's group betrayed them by teleporting away and letting the Mother Marlua crash through the temple which began to wreak havoc upon the populace of Taem. Ziare allowed a fatigued Bernd to burn the entirety of the island, effectively displacing the people of Taem, and destroying their home in an attempt to stop the Marlua.

Erebus arc
After escaping the Island of Taem, Bernd and his fellow Lumiadare members traveled to Mount Erebus in order to hunt down and kill Cyan. However, before they managed to reach Cyan's lair, they were blown out of the skies and crash landed right inside. Both Bernd and Marcus fought through floors of enemies before reaching the others in which they confronted Cyan on the final floor of his lair. What ensued was a personal duel between Cyan and Ziare, and an adrenaline filled escape from the other Lumiadare members.

Cross-Guild Training
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Voice of Command
Upon activating his ability, a singular entity within Bernd's vision has to obey an action uttered by Bernd. However, Bernd must maintain focus on this entity throughout the entire activation, and the ability can easily be stopped if Bernd loses sight of his target.

Firearm Proficiency
Bernd ''is considerably skilled with most firearms. While not a master, Bernd's '''skill allows him to take on a more versatile role on missions and puts distance between him and the enemy.

 

Cane Proficiency
Never seen without a cane, Bernd's unorthodox weapon has been his greatest weapon of self-defense. Unlike the true specialists in CQC, Bernd aims to disable his opponent in order to endure their attacks.

Knife Proficiency
Bernd always has a trick up his sleeve, and if his cane does not cut it, his knife will - literally.

Equipment
Bernd has an arsenal of concealed weaponry and weapons that he carries on his person. Boker Magnum Folding Knife -  It is definitely made for utility. A pen knife - Because writing paper can go south. A Walking Cane  - Useful for walking, definitely for nothing else.  A Glock-19x with a concealed appendix holster.  An MP7 that is concealed within an inconspicuous briefcase. It contains a suppressor (because it’s loud and his ears are sensitive), a foldable foregrip, and a compact red-dot sight. HK 4.6x30mm AP (40-round magazines within the briefcase - at least 7).  It comes with a magazine carrier belt. Larrison's Bespoke Bulletproof Suit  - A durable suit that can sustain damage and limit the injuries of the user. It is able to stop the penetrating power and disperse the force of smaller calibers. It has also been known to be quite resilient to slashing and tears.*The Honest Mask - A carbon-fiber smiling mask that hides every intention of the wearer. It can easily be strapped on the wearer’s head and even concealed. It does absolutely nothing special besides protecting Bernd's face from broken noses.

Trivia

 * Bernd buys too much food and drinks for the guild. Everyday.
 * After a recent Smash Bros duel, it was revealed that Bernd mains R.O.B. and Meta Knight.