Noddle-Pete

Noddle-Pete is the 'crazy old guy' within the Robbers.

Biography
Noddle-Pete was once a robber but grew too old to go robbing. He still lives with the others at Mattis' fort, however. He tells stories and jokes, plays games, and overall somewhat provides entertainment for Ronja. In The Call of Spring, Noddle-Pete passes away, much to the Robbers', and especially Mattis', dismay.

Apparently, Noddle-Pete was the first to be notified of Mattis' birth (after the latter's father), signifying some kind of familial relationship. Perhaps he was Mattis' grandfather.

Physical Appearance
Noddle-Pete has peach skin and brown eyes. He is bald, save for some crazy white hair on the back of his head, white eyebrows, and a white goatee. He wears a brown fur overcoat with white trimmings and blue trousers with the lower left leg replaced with striped material. In winter, he wears a mauve tunic with dark magenta trimming.

Before it turned white, Noddle-Pete's hair was black.

Personality
Sly, enigmatic and good-humoured, Noddle-Pete, along with Lovis, is the voice of reason for the robbers, often informing Mattis' of the folly in his plans and schemes with a sarcastic quip or telling Ronja sly little secrets in a typical grandfatherly fashion. Again, as well as Lovis and perhaps Ronja, Noddle-Pete was the only member of the clan not afraid of Mattis' when he lost his temper, knowing he wouldn't get hurt or suffer any consequences if he annoyed or angered the chieftain.