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Name: Maximilian Friedrich

Gender: Male

Age: 36

Appearance: Maximilian has seen better days yet traces of his nobility can still be seen on him. While his hair has grown rather unruly and curled from his time having isolated himself, it is clean. His hands show some wear but they are small and very clearly seen little in the way of hard work in their lifetime. He stands at a rather imposing height, showing the signature of his former nobility however his build leaves much to be desired, showing little in the way of muscle. His face is the one of a man worn out, tired and bitter with smiles only ever being a politeness rather than a genuine expression. Maximilian's clothes are very well representative of his previous status in Yharnam, he wears a fancy tailored suit with a black bowtie around his neck. Underneath his frock coat, the most noticeable detail is the ascot worn under his shirt; there is a symbol sown into the ascot some of whom may recognize it as the insignia of his family.

Brief Bio: Maximilian was born to a prestigious family within Yharnam and while many of them were raised into a life of politics, Max would be one of the exceptions that would branch away from family tradition. Since childhood, his notable lack of interest in the social matters of Yharnam and continuing the family 'legacy' so to speak was noted by all. However while it was originally passed off as a simple phase of childhood, his tutors noted his penchant for learning and eagerness to study more. When he came of suitable age, Maximilian was taken to Byrgenwerth as per recommendation and personal request from him. There were considerations to send him to study outside of Yharnam but ultimately, his family deemed it safer and decided it would be easier to keep track of Maximilian if he was a part of Byrgenwerth.

His life within Byrgenwerth was at first a simple one, studying to become a scholar under many notable names such as Master Willem and alongside other notable students such as Micolash. Maximilian was a respected student due to his efforts to further the academy's research on a multitude of subjects, focusing on studies of ancient history and biology as there had been a recent discovery of Old Blood underneath Yharnam which required more specialists to help further research about the mysterious substance. However when there was a split within the academy and the Healing Church was founded. Maximilian was one of those mistrustful of the substance, deeming it too dangerous.

However the popularity of the blood could not be denied and many of the Friedrich family had decided to align themselves with the church, indulging themselves in the blood as well as becoming respected members of the church. As increasingly more members of Maximilian's family turned to the Church, Maximilian found himself slowly distanced from the rest of the family due to his mistrust of the blood. Depression and loneliness struck Maximilian and he only found comfort in continuing his research alongside the company of  like-minded academics into the Blood and the source of it.

However tragedy struck the Friedrich family when nearly all of them had been destroyed in the disaster of Old Yharnam. Their manor had been in Old Yharnam and they were burned along with their property. The Friedrich name faded into obscurity and could only be found in history books. Fearful for his life and the increasing chaos in Yharnam, Maximilian fleed to an abandoned villa his family had used for social gatherings and celebrations near the outskirts of Yharnam, isolating himself with whatever manuscripts and books he could take from the academy. He was not alone however, the few servants of his family that survived the disasters within Yharnam chose to go with him, choosing the safety of isolation alongside Maximilian.

Maximilian had spent most days locked in his study, studying the dangers behind the consumption of the Blood and the study of it's source. His servants in exchange for shelter went for supply runs for both food and blood. However eventually they stopped coming back and Maximilian was forced to leave the safety of his shelter.

Brief Personality Description: Maximilian was a fierce academic in his time, dedicating his life to acquiring knowledge. Some would describe him as cold and emotionally distant but he is anything if not polite and well-mannered, showing the lessons of etiquette given to him in his youth. Now, he is paranoid and always looking over his shoulder, he will occasionally go on a mumbling tangent, uttering out things that none should know. His studies and insight into the Blood and the Great Ones have left him a scarred troubled man, it is not immediately noticeable but there are few things left that are holding this man together. He infrequently suffers from hallucinations and vivid visions. He is deeply mistrustful and fearful of the Blood and will not use it unless there is no other option or he is forced to. 

Occupation: Scholar

Family: Most of the close family he had died in the fire, few still roam Yharnam and fewer still remember Maximilian.

Equipment: Other than his clothes, Maximilian carries with himself a rapier and a lantern.