Barry Rabe

Although a capable and physically imposing Jägerbar (werebear), Barry is largely obedient to his parents. He initially sets out to participate in violent coming-of-age rituals mainly because his mother encourages him to honor their heritage. Barry is trapped between his mother Diane, who pushes him toward brutality, and his father Frank, who disapproves of the old traditions and actively helps detectives track down Barry before anyone is killed.

Predatory & Savage: When threatened or during the ritual hunt (Roh-Hatz), his bear instincts take over. He is capable of cold-blooded tracking, kidnapping, and the ritualistic hunting of human beings, treating it as a game rather than a malicious act of murder.

Jägerbars are bear-like creatures that date back to 900 AD. Jägerbars can live safely in society as long as they stay away from alcohol. Most Jägerbars are politicians and mortgage lenders.

Appearance: Human Form: As a human, Barry appears as an affluent, athletic young man.

Wesen Form: When he "woges" (transforms) into his Jägerbar form, he takes on ursine characteristics. He grows fur, his facial features shift to resemble a bear, and he gains enhanced strength and sharp claws.

Characteristics When they woge, Jägerbars grow brown fur everywhere, including their face. Their features change, gaining bear-like ears, a snout, and fangs. They also gain bear-like claws. They can roar and snarl like bears, suggesting their vocal cords change. They are capable of an extreme woge (Ewig Woge) as seen in "Bears Will Be Bears" and Portland, Wu. Physically, Jägerbars are superhumanly strong and very fast, as one was easily able to overpower a grown man of similar build. However, they are weaker than Grimms, as Nick was able to almost casually overpower two while unarmed. They are also able to perform great leaps like actual bears. Additionally, their sharp, bear-like claws are able to leave big imprints in wood. They are good trackers and hunters and possess an enhanced sense of smell, as Frank Rabe was able to track down his son purely by scent.

Barry abducts a man named Rocky Babb to participate in a traditional Jägerbar coming-of-age ritual hunt known as the Roh-Hatz. During an interrogation by Detective Nick Burkhardt, Barry accidentally transforms into his bear form, allowing him to realize that Nick is a Grimm.

Family Dynamics: Barry is encouraged by his mother, Diane, to honor their ancestry through these deadly hunts, while his father, Frank (played by Currie Graham), disapproves and ultimately helps Nick rescue the abducted human.