Simon Gruber

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Shonen Villain
General Information
Full Name	Simon Peter Gruber
Alias(es)	Peter Krieg Bob Thompson Mr. Vanderfloog
Origin	Die Hard With A Vengeance
Occupation	No information
Powers	Exceptional intelligence Leadership Marksmanship Expertise in explosives and firearms Mastery of strategy and tactics Resources Manipulation Cunning Charisma Complete control over his men Wisdom Mastery of psychological warfare Fluency in German and English Stealth Disguise skills Sophistication
Villainous Deeds	Leaving John McClane to die.
Type of Shonen Villain	Vengeful Mastermind

What Makes Him A Shonen Villain?

• Villainous/Anti-Villainous: Blows up a department store in New York City, robs a bank and kills/endangers tons of people.
• Powerful/Skillful: He's a very skillful criminal.
• Pursues a Big-End Goal: To steal $140,000,000,000 and to avenge Hans's death.
• Arrogant: Much like his brother Hans, Simon does have some of this treat, as although he isn't TRULY arrgogant, he can be boastful about something regarding himself.
• Psychopathic: He once sends John with a racistic sign into Garlem just for fun.
• Intelligent: Simon is a clever criminal, much like Hans.
• Cold-Hearted/Ruthless: Much like Hans, Simon never loses his patience.
• Freudian Excuse: While this hardly justifies his actions, Simon's desire to avenge his brother Hans is implied to be sincere.
• Has Incompetent Minions: While his minions aren't incompetent at all, John defeats them easily, while Simon tries to use intelligence while fighting John.