An orphan who quickly proved a proficient fighter and joined the secret Black Head fraternity of Riga. Ostensibly he is a law-abiding citizen and a head of a fencing school.
       However, at times he disappears for weeks. Few people know this is when he fights werewolves and other creatures lurking in the Livonian swamps and forests.
Some time ago, in exchange for her life, a witch told him that his lost half brother is David Ungnad von Weissenwolf – member of the Emperor’s council.
In her vision she saw great peril threatening the Empire and the entire world. Hearing this, Gerard wasted no time rushing straight to Vienna…