Franz Benttino

is a male Echt Quincy and a member of the Vandenreich. He serves both as the captain of the 3rd Jagdarmee and as a Stern Ritter with the designation "C". He is also the elder brother of Adolfo Benttino.

Appearance
Like his younger brother, Franz is a tall, middle-aged individual, with graying brown hair and tiny, narrow brown eyes, one of which he wears a over. Like most Stern Ritter, he wears the typical attire of a member of the Vandenreich; a distinctive white, ankle-length cloak that features the Vandenreich insignia emblazoned on its back and a hood attached to the cloak's collar. Beneath this, the remainder of his attire consists of a white double-breasted trench coat tied with a black belt, worn with white trousers and boots.

Personality
Franz is a cruel, shrewd, and often sadistic individual; befitting a member of the Jagdarmee. He shows great distaste for his younger brother, Adolfo, having viewed him as weak and a traitor, as he joined the Impero Nascosto at a weak point for the Vandenreich. Franz is also extremely trusted among the Quincy of the Vandenreich, being one of the few Stern Ritter that Yhwach trusts completely.

At one point, Jugram Haschwalth considered Franz to be a rival for the honor of being Yhwach's successor, though later on, neither of them were chosen for such a role. Franz demonstrates undying loyalty to Yhwach, to the point that he is willing to kill other Vandenreich members if they are seen to pose a threat to the Quincy king.

History
Franz notes that, shortly before the Impero Nascosto enlisted his younger brother, Adolfo, he warned his younger sibling of the consequences of turning his back on Yhwach's plan. After Adolfo went to the Impero anyways, Franz disowned him and claims to have extradited him from their family.

Equipment

 * Quincy Cross: Like all Quincy, he carries a pentagram-shaped pendant which he uses to focus his Quincy powers.

Powers & Abilities
 Absorption: As a Quincy, Franz is capable of absorbing reishi and combining it with his own spiritual energy to form weapons and special techniques.