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Here are some more details about Helmut:

Appearance:
- Tall and powerfully built, though solid muscle rather than bulk.
- Close-cropped blond hair barely lightened by years campaigning.
- Stern face marked by a prominent jagged scar across his right cheek.
- Pragmatic and well-worn leather armor over chainmail and tunics.
- Favors a battle-tested zweihander sword nearly as tall as himself.
- Always kept his gear and appearance in strict military order.

Personality:
- Calm, stoic and level-headed in any situation. The rock the men rely on.
- Not one for frivolities or idle pleasures, but treats his men well.
- Commanded respect through proven bravery, tactical mind and fairness.
- conservative but open-minded, always seeking to improve unit cohesion.
- Expert evaluator of skirmishes, known for shifting tides through brave maneuvers.
- Maintained discipline through dignified authority rather than brusque cruelty.
- Believed in getting the job done through cooperation over intimidation.
- Shared a subtle rapport with Fritz, appreciating his valor if not his mysteries.
- Preferred restoring peace to lives of violence, but understood realities of war.

While more reserved emotionally, Helmut’s courage, judgment and care for his men made him an exemplary officer in body and soul alike.