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𝘯𝘢𝘮𝘦: ??? 𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘮𝘦: Krieger 𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳: male 𝘢𝘨𝘦: ±40 yo 𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵: 180 cm. 𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺: german 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘵𝘺𝘱𝘦: ENTJ (3w4) 𝘰𝘤𝘤𝘶𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯: army officer: oberst (colonel), garrison commander

Colonel Von Krieger is a tall man with a thin, but strong and fit, non-muscular build. He has gray or ash-blond hair. He wears the gray uniform of an officer of the Wehrmacht (German army), high military boots, and usually appears in officer's cap, although he sometimes takes it off. The black edging on his shoulder straps indicates that he is serving in the sapper forces. He also wears the ribbon of the Iron Cross, 2nd Class, awarded for a feat accomplished before arriving in Grangeville.

• Polite and friendly, but tough when necessary: Von Krieger follows the formalities and carries himself with dignity, treating the residents of Grangeville with respect, even if they are under occupation. He can make small talk, take an interest in the affairs of the townspeople, and be courteous. However, if the situation requires harshness, he does not hesitate to resort to threats or punitive measures — especially in response to sabotage or disobedience. At the same time, he is not a tyrant: if he considers the punishment excessive, he can mitigate the order, guided by a sense of justice. • Kind, but strict and disciplined: His kindness is selective: he is forgiving of the weak, especially children, but merciless to those who disrupt order. Discipline is the foundation of everything for him, and he demands it not only from his subordinates, but also from himself. • Fair, despite his position: Von Krieger is not a Nazi — he is a soldier forced to follow orders, but not blindly. If the high command demands brutality, it can find a way to mitigate the consequences or sabotage unfair orders. He respects his opponents if they act honestly, and despices meanness even from his own side. • Love of flowers and nature: For him, flowers are a symbol of beauty and harmony, which are so lacking in the war. This highlights his inconsistency: a man invested with military power finds solace in the fragile and beautiful. • Defender of children and the innocent: He hates it when children suffer, and can openly stand up for them, even if it contradicts the interests of the occupation. • Tired of the war: He doesn't talk about it directly, but his behavior sometimes shows fatigue from endless violence. He doesn't romanticize war, but sees it as hard work that needs to be done. • Meticulous and accurate: His uniform is always impeccable, his documents are in perfect order, and his orders are clear and thoughtful. He does not tolerate carelessness in himself or in others.

• Self-irony and hidden romanticism: In rare moments, he can make fun of himself or a situation, but deep down he dreams of a world where he can just grow flowers and read books. • Sense of duty vs internal conflict: He is faithful to his oath, but not to his ideology. This creates internal discord: he knows that he is not serving the most noble cause, but believes that an officer's duty is to follow orders. Sometimes this leads to silent suffering or attempts to "balance evil" with small good deeds.

Colonel von Krieger or Oberst von Krieger is the highest senior officer of the infantry regiment of the German Army (Heer), who served in the land forces of the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany from 1940 to 1944, where he served as commander of the garrison of the Heer regiment (German Army) during World War II in Nazi-occupied France. (Colonel von Krieger is NOT a Nazi. He's just a Wehrmacht officer following orders from the Nazi Party. People have said many times that he is a Nazi, although this is not the case.) Colonel Von Krieger is usually polite, even friendly, towards the residents of Grangeville, despite commanding the German occupation forces, he is still not afraid to resort to threats of violence to maintain or regain control when necessary — sometimes he gives orders to retaliate against the residents of Grangeville for acts of sabotage committed by the resistance movement. However, he also quickly backs down if he believes that someone has overstepped the bounds, going so far as to protect residents from unnecessary treatment, and eventually decides to soften the extreme orders. This indicates that he values his honesty and adheres to very high standards of behavior; it is also implied that he is just as strict with those under his command, as Hans chooses to be transferred to the Eastern Front after Otto learns of his involvement in human trafficking, rather than serving time. a term in a military prison if von Krieger found out about it. In addition, Colonel von Krieger is not a member of the National Socialist German Workers' Party (NSDAP) or the paramilitary forces of the SA or SS, as he refuses to use the party greeting (a greeting performed by raising his outstretched right arm at an angle of about 45 degrees with his palm outstretched, and expressing devotion to the ideas of Nazism; accompanied by the words «Heil Hitler» or «Sieg Heil»), even when it is given to him, preferring the usual military greeting.

On the other hand, he seems to be much more fond of flowers than of Nazis. Acts of sabotage, including stealing the flag of the Third Reich flying in the courtyard of the garrison, right under the noses of his people, are usually perceived with varying degrees of irritation, but the destruction of potted flowers in front of the entrance to the headquarters leads him into a real rage.

When the German occupation of Grangeville begins, Krieger moves into the mayor's house, turning the large estate into the headquarters of the Grangeville garrison, while allowing the mayor and his family to continue living there. The next day, he visits a cafe, telling those present that he wants to maintain peaceful relations between his garrison and the villagers, and then mentions that someone has damaged the sign indicating the location of the house and orders the radio to be broken, making it clear that further acts of sabotage will be suppressed accordingly. After some time, he and part of the garrison visit the Morto farm to verify Durand's (collaborator's) statement that the downed British pilot was hiding there. After Durand points out to his men that Gaston sang in English, he orders his men to search, and then asks Gaston to tell them what he sang. After hearing the song «We'll Meet Again» by Vera Lynn, whom, in his opinion, everyone knows, and finding no trace of the pilot's presence, he salutes Jeanne (the mother of three brothers: the youngest Gaston, the middle Marcel, and the eldest, Pierre, who is already an adult) and apologizes for the inconvenience before leaving.

𝗗𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱: Krieger is never rude to Durand directly — he adheres to the rules of decency, but there is always slight disdain in his tone and look. He treats him without much warmth, as a useful but not respected tool. The colonel admits that Durand may be useful: he knows the locals, sees things that the soldiers don't notice, and is ready to report diligently. However, Krieger does not consider him reliable — he understands that Durand is acting out of personal gain, not loyalty, which means that his information may be distorted in favor of a desire to please. Durand behaves like an “obedient dog” - he flatters, tries to anticipate desires, and waits for praise. Krieger, as a disciplined and dignified person, despices such behavior. He can abruptly cut him off if he overreaches, or coldly remind him of his subordination. Despite his dislike, Krieger skillfully manipulates him: he gives him small assignments, sometimes even pretends to appreciate his efforts to maintain his zeal. But he never allows familiarity and does not include him in the circle of confidants. If Durand, in his eagerness to please, starts to be too zealous (for example, he suggests violent measures against civilians), Krieger can stop him by demonstratively rejecting such methods. This is not out of pity for Durand, but out of principle - the colonel will not tolerate anyone spoiling his reputation as a “fair occupier”.