Alfred Pennyworth

Alfred Thaddeus Crane Pennyworth (born 1944) is the butler and close friend of Bruce Wayne. After Thomas and Martha Wayne were killed, Alfred took up the parental role in Bruce's life.

Raising young Bruce
In 1984, after dropping the Wayne's off at a local theatre, Alfred returned home. Later that night, he received a call discovering Thomas and Martha Wayne were murdered in the alley of the theatre, leaving their only son, Bruce Wayne alive. Alfred later became the caretaker and guardian of young Bruce.

When Bruce was a child, he would swing a toy sword at a beehive outside, mimicking a hero from a movie Bruce watched as a young boy. Each time Bruce got stung, Alfred would tell Bruce the same thing. "If you can't bring down the charging bull, then don't wave the red cape at it."

- Alfred to Bruce Wayne

In 1993, when Bruce was 17, Alfred wished Bruce a goodbye at Gotham International Airport. Bruce had left Gotham to begin his global sabbatical to advance his skill.

Part I
6 years later, Alfred met Bruce back at the airport and brought him back home. Afterward, Alfred informed Bruce that Wayne Enterprises has been awaiting his return, and they've been eager to welcome him home. Bruce told him he'll head there, though he needed a change of clothes.

Alfred later talked to Bruce about the current state of the city. Bruce told him that this city needs to see the light and it's crime-ridden. Bruce then told him he's the only one capable of saving this city, though Alfred assured him that not even his wealth to repair the current state of the city. Bruce told him that he went on a global sojourn to master numerous fields, for this very reason. Rather than disagreeing, Alfred understands Bruce's stance and he tells him he will be backing him every step on the way. He tells Alfred that Gotham and its children need to see the light again, and he's willing to become that light.

Bruce says they will start in the East End, prompting Alfred to ask why specifically the East End. He tells him it's where he lost his parents, which Alfred understands. Bruce tells Alfred that he'll need a disguise before he does anything, and Alfred remarks that he hopes "it's not red and blue spandex", a reference to Metropolis' vigilante, Superman. Bruce then makes his way to his quarters and tells Alfred to lay on surveillance, to await his return. Upon returning, Bruce tells Alfred how it went, and that it further solidifies his point. Alfred at this point understands and completely agrees with Bruce. Though Bruce tells him he thinks it's not enough. Alfred asks him what could he mean. Bruce tells him they'll need to create something stronger. Alfred asks him how do "they create the savior of Gotham", and Bruce says the myth will create itself. Alfred asks what he means by myth, however, Bruce says he'll be preoccupied and makes his way to the manor's exit. Alfred comments to himself on how Bruce has truly changed in the last six years.

Attributes

 * Skilled actor
 * Trained in emergency medical techniques
 * Proficient with mechanical and computer systems
 * Expert in domestic sciences
 * Unflappable manner
 * Unlike Batman, perfectly willing to wield firearms during times of crisis