Captain in the Kaiserjäger and secret author of the controversial book "Manœuvres impériales". He is in love with Valerie von Trattenbach and challenges Major von Jurinic to a duel, intentionally shooting to miss to save Jurinic's life. After preventing Valerie's forced marriage, he faces expulsion but is pardoned by Emperor Franz Joseph I. and ultimately ordered to marry Valerie.
Gustl is the adopted son of Radler and considers Franz Radler a brother-like figure.
Radler serves as Gustl's paternal guardian and primary advocate.
Gustl and Jurinic compete for Valerie's affection, leading to personal and professional tension.
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