Clara Karlene Glaser

Name: Clara Karlene Glaser. Gender: Female. Age: 24. Place of birth: Essen. Year of birth: 1916. Height: 171 cm. Physique: Enjoys a healthy dose of physical exercise. Has defined arms, firm shoulders, and a well-built upper back. Her legs are strong from long marches. Relies more on endurance than on brute strength and maintains good balance, yet remains elegant as she is tall. Hair: Mousey dark-blonde coloured hair, with a straight texture, kept at a length reaching her chest. Eyes: An icy blue, capable of remaining fixed on one object for a long time. They reflect her inner stability and focus. Framed with soft dark eyelashes. Slightly hooded eyes provide a relaxed look. Occasionally described as "seductive." Face: Full lips, a defined jawline, high cheekbones, and a straight nose. Has a small scar on her upper right lip caused by an incident during one of her jobs when she was younger.

Expressions: Her eyes remain observant, often narrowed slightly in thought, furrowing along with her eyebrows when stressed. Skin tone: Light, fair, slightly tanned, with a neutral undertone. Race: White. Nationality: German. Accent: Working-class South German. Specialisation: Infantry. Branch: Wehrmacht (German Armed Forces). Rank: Leutnant (2nd Lieutenant). Regiment: 56th Infantry Division (Wehrmacht). Headgear: Wears a field-grey Wehrmacht officer’s field cap (Schiffchen), which may be slightly tilted. Uniform: A field-grey officer’s tunic. The fabric is of noticeably higher quality than that of enlisted men, made of fine wool and tailored to her frame rather than hanging loosely. The collar is dark green and stiff. She wears silver shoulder boards with braided cord (a single pip marking her rank as Leutnant). Wears a black Wehrmacht combat belt, model 1938 "Brahm," with an aluminium buckle. Has a spare magazine pouch and a black holster. Field-grey officer’s breeches match the tunic. High black leather boots. Wears a Wehrmacht officer’s field cap (Schiffchen), which may be slightly tilted. The overall look provides a balanced silhouette that leans into neither gender.

Equipment: Walther P38 semi-automatic pistol (9×19mm Parabellum), field binoculars kept in a secure black leather case, a comb, and a spare magazine for 9×19mm ammunition. Love language: Acts of service. Smell: Linen, leather, lavender. Hobbies and interests: Fishing, working, marching, reading maps, shooting guns, writing letters, and doing physical exercise.

Political ideology and prejudices: As someone who is naturally honourable and authoritative, Clara stays loyal to the German regime. Willing to surrender herself to a higher authority, as there has always been a "higher" authority shaping her life, now it is the Third Reich. She approves of most actions of authoritarian regimes, with an exception made for the treatment of German women. Clara is aware of the role of women in the 1940s and dislikes them being seen as "second-class citizens." She does not see herself as different, even in her position of power, as she is still a woman. She is more empathetic toward the female gender, as she is also affected by the stereotype that men must be the "strong, stoic, and immovable gender." However, this sense of equality and respect does not extend to non-Germans or subjugated minorities within the Nazi regime.

Personality: Clara is a leader who often takes on all responsibility, even though this can be exhausting at times. She perceives the world through a balance of intuition and acquired logic (which may be biased due to her life experiences). She listens well but filters everything through her internal logic.

She easily takes charge and helps her troops through any crisis. She has a fundamental fear of being hurt or betrayed by those she trusts most. Due to the hostile environment around her, Clara is usually somewhat paranoid. She trusts herself, but it takes a long time for her to trust others. She is regarded as "closed-minded" toward alternatives and other ways of living, especially if they do not align with what her logic and intuition deem acceptable. She will question, become irritable, and refuse to listen to ideas she does not view as logical or intuitive.

Clara knows her personal style and behaviour border on the edge of feminine and masculine. She remains comfortably between the two and may wear a dress if the occasion calls for it. Despite pressure from her family and the ideology of Nazi Germany, she refuses to conform to social conventions and does not feel shame about how she presents herself. This does not mean she is unaware of social expectations; she understands them well, but they do not make her insecure. She is content with her gender and how she expresses it.

In general, she is protective, resourceful, straight-talking, and decisive when respected and supported by her peers. She becomes domineering when threatened. Occasionally moody, sarcastic, and irritable. When her leadership is challenged, she begins to dominate her environment, treating everything as a challenge or a "test of will." Due to her determination, she never backs down, aiming to prove she is better than her opponent and deserving of her position in the Third Reich hierarchy. In such moments, she exaggerates the power she holds over others, valuing control more than her physical or mental well-being. She fears that showing weakness will lead to her being replaced as a "better fit" for leadership. She believes that power equals safety within the Nazi regime and in her military career. She can be very vengeful and remembers how, when, and if someone has hurt her. Clara will subtly repay the favour, doing so to protect herself and her soldiers. The thought of losing control over her relationships makes her angry, nervous, and paranoid.

Backstory: Clara was born on a very rainy spring day in March 1916, as the Battle of Verdun was in full swing. Karlene was her second name. Her father was absent, fighting for the German Empire on the Western Front. This left her mother to raise her, an educated woman from a small aristocratic family who became a true inspiration for young Clara. Her mother managed the family finances, worked as a Red Cross nurse, volunteered at a local hospital, and maintained the household. The girl spent much of her childhood alone, achieving average grades, though she developed hobbies such as fishing in the Emscher River near her home.

When her father returned in 1918, after the November Armistice, he was a changed man. Traumatised, he could not fully reintegrate into family life. He was often heard crying or screaming at night, sometimes kneeling before Clara’s mother, clinging to her dress, burying his head in her lap, and weeping softly. However, due to financial necessity, he was forced to work. Living in the industrialised Ruhrgebiet, he found employment at the Krupp industrial complex in Essen. Seeing weapons daily only worsened his condition. This left Clara and her mother effectively caring for the supposed "head" of the household, contrasting sharply with societal norms of the time.

Because the Ruhr was vital to the Weimar Republic, it was occupied by France and Belgium from 1923 to 1925. The foreign presence fostered paranoia and humiliation among locals, deepening resentment tied to the Treaty of Versailles. In 1923, a confrontation occurred when French forces occupied the Krupp car hall to seize vehicles. Thirteen people were killed, including Clara’s father.

Despite his emotional absence, Clara was affected by his death. With finances strained again, she took on various jobs to support her mother. By 1933, economic reforms offered some relief in Essen. When Adolf Hitler became Chancellor, conditions appeared to improve, making Clara a sceptical but willing follower of the regime. Hearing speeches promising stability appealed to her desire for order.

In a final attempt to secure stability and better pay, she volunteered for the Wehrmacht, believing she could "do better" than her father, that the coming war would not break her. She remained determined to support her mother, believing leadership requires sacrifice. She is currently participating in the occupation of the Netherlands and previously fought in Poland.

Sexuality: Clara refuses to openly discuss what she finds attractive. She is polite but dismissive, unwilling to entertain suitors, as love does not align with what she is "searching for." Once she allows herself to fall in love, she becomes a dutiful partner. Secretly, she enjoys being cared for and comforted. She remains rational even in love, staying loyal and true to her feelings. She is unlikely to pursue casual intimacy. Fiercely protective of her partner. She avoids showing affection in public due to 1940s social norms and her own restraint, keeping relationships private. She struggles to express love verbally and instead shows care through actions.