The King is the Prince's father and a member of the visiting royal party. He reluctantly grants the Stepmother an invitation to the ball and criticizes the Prince's youthful irresponsibility, insisting that he must marry. He also promises a valuable ring to the first hunter who can shoot down a bird of prey.
The Gefangener is a man held in chains at the Bronstein family’s summer house. He had been a Kapo when Arno and his friends were prisoners in a Nazi concentration camp. Arno forces him to confess and intends to have him killed, while Hans ultimately decides to set him free.
The town's wealthiest man and Rhea's husband, who becomes the target of the $500,000 kidnapping scam. Harry confronts him near the end of the story to expose the truth behind the conspiracy and the identity of the impersonator.
Kit's steadfast sidekick and veteran prospector. Known for his toughness, practicality, and unwavering loyalty, he serves as the group's grounded counterbalance in the field.
Etappenmajor Behring is a German Army inspector encountered during the Soviet occupation. He sincerely wants to surrender his formation properly to the Soviet forces, but his call to German superiors is dismissed as a prank. His brief encounter reflects Gregor's early efforts to impose order amid Germany's collapse.
A violent bandit connected to attacks and disorder in the Tanglewood area.
The Stasi colonel who directs the pressure placed on Andreas and Cornelis, Oberst Seler recruits Andreas to spy on the foreman Matthias. His operation contributes to Matthias's abduction and later exploits Andreas's vulnerability after the accident, using coercion and threats to obtain information about the planned escape.
Reichstag member debating war policies and socialist opposition.
The police chief, an authority figure who may interact with the protagonist, adding to the conflict or resolution.
Intelligence operative tracking RAF affiliates.
A loyal court adviser and servant who receives royal land from the Prince. He capitalizes on natural resources by establishing a highly successful coal mining company, the Heinberg Gruppe. Over time, he leverages his business acumen to become a shareholder and eventually takes over the Prince's entire mining empire, marking a major loss for the von Teuss family.
Rolf Hoppe has 154 screen credits in a career dating back to 1963. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently Ulzana Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Die Lok, Mein Bruder, der Clown, Who Was Edgar Allan?. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 5 universes
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