Jakob Bauer (YA-kob BOW-er)

Scarecrow

Jacob Karl Bauer (a.k.a. Scarecrow)

Jakob Bauer’s icy blue eyes and battle-hardened physique reflect the duality of his life as both scholar and fighter. Born in Berlin, his love for languages emerged early, blossoming into a gift that set him apart. However, the streets of Berlin demanded more than intellect, and he found himself drawn to underground boxing, where his moniker "Scarecrow" was born—a symbol of his unyielding ability to endure and outlast any opponent. By 1939, these contrasting skills caught the attention of resistance networks, propelling him into the shadows of the war. Jakob became a vital asset, using his linguistic expertise to decode enemy plans and interrogate captured officers with terrifying precision. His talent for adopting personas allowed him to infiltrate circles that no ordinary agent could penetrate. Outside the intellectual battles, his fists delivered justice to enemies in close combat. Despite his rugged exterior, Jakob harbored a deep sense of compassion for those oppressed, often risking exposure to save lives. The war, however, left him scarred in ways no physical endurance could shield against.

League Member Note
Dates Active in League: 1945-1956
Jakob Bauer, nicknamed "Scarecrow" for his uncanny resilience in the boxing ring, brings both his physical prowess and intellectual sharpness to The League. A former underground boxer and a linguistic savant, Jakob’s dual talents make him a formidable ally in combat and a master interrogator. His ability to speak multiple languages with ease allows the League to navigate the complexities of international threats, while his unyielding resolve ensures that no opponent—physical or otherwise—can outlast him. Within The League, Jakob serves as a stabilizing force, his calm demeanor and strategic thinking often guiding the team through even the most perilous situations. His past in Berlin’s shadowy boxing circuits left him scarred but disciplined, and those lessons of survival and adaptability are now channeled into the League’s fight for justice. Despite his stoic exterior, Jakob harbors a deeply empathetic heart, often advocating for the innocent and pushing the League to remember the human cost of their missions. For Jakob, the League represents not just a cause but a chance for redemption. Haunted by the horrors of war and the moral compromises he has made, he views his work with the League as a way to restore the balance he feels was lost. Though his icy blue eyes reveal a man shaped by conflict, his unwavering commitment to justice and his comrades marks him as an invaluable member of the team—one who stands tall, no matter how many times the world tries to knock him down.
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Physical Description

General Physical Condition

In peak physical condition, with the scars and callouses to show for it.

Facial Features

A face marked by the hardships of war and survival—his strong, square jaw is shadowed with perpetual stubble, and a faint scar runs from his left temple to his cheekbone, a reminder of the battles he's fought. His piercing icy blue eyes seem to analyze everything in an instant, betraying the mind of a man who has seen too much. His salt-and-pepper hair is cropped short, more practical than stylish, and his expression often hovers between calculated patience and silent intensity.

Mental characteristics

Personal history

Jakob's background in linguistics and his brutal efficiency in the boxing ring were both repurposed for the war effort against the Nazis. His linguistic prowess makes him an excellent interrogator, while his physicality ensures he can handle whatever the war throws at him.

Personality Characteristics

Motivation

To use his dual talents to help crush the Nazi regime and restore peace and reason to the world.

Likes & Dislikes

Interests include boxing, philosophy, old poetry, solving puzzles, working with his hands, deep conversations over whiskey, and the feel of a well-worn book. Hates bullies, ideological fanaticism, unnecessary cruelty, wasted potential, and being unable to control a situation.

Virtues & Personality perks

Strategic thinker, deeply loyal, unbreakable willpower, multilingual, and maintains a strong moral compass despite his violent skillset.

Vices & Personality flaws

Emotionally distant, haunted by his past, prone to occasional violent outbursts when pushed too far, and struggles with trust, especially when it comes to authority figures.

Representation & Legacy

Jakob Bauer exists at the intersection of brute strength and intellect, an evolution of the classic wartime hero archetype. His legacy lives on in the countless spies, operatives, and interrogators that came after him—men who fight their wars in the shadows, just as likely to defeat an enemy with their minds as with their fists. His resilience and calculated approach to survival make him an enduring figure of quiet strength and moral complexity.

Social

Social Aptitude

Jakob’s demeanor is one of quiet control—calculated and deliberate. He speaks with a measured cadence, his tone carefully adjusted depending on whether he’s interrogating, persuading, or threatening. While highly intelligent and capable of charm, he rarely wastes words on pleasantries, preferring directness over flattery.

Speech

He speaks in a deep, resonant voice, with a controlled cadence that can shift from soothing to intimidating as needed.

Species

Duine

Realm

The Mortal Realm

Date of Birth

March 1, 1905

Date of Death

November 9, 1985

Life

1905 CE 1985 CE 80 years old

Circumstances of Death

Jakob died at 80 in the city of his birth, a place he had helped to liberate decades earlier. His death came after a sudden heart attack while attending a lecture on linguistics—his passion to the end.

Birthplace

Berlin, Germany

Place of Death

Berlin, Germany

Children

Sex

Male

Sexuality

Heterosexual

Eyes

Icy blue

Hair

Salt and pepper

Skin Tone/Pigmentation

Rugged, with a tanned and scarred complexion from years in the ring and the field.

Height

6'2"

Weight

210 lbs

Quotes & Catchphrases

If I only had a brain

Aligned Organization

The League

Character Prototype

Pisces
A linguist with the heart of a warrior; a man whose mind and fists are equally feared.