Percival Renfield

Renfield
Species:	Vampire (Half-Fang) Breather (Formerly)
Gender:	Male
Age:	Unknown
Family:	Renfield Sr. (father)
Skin color:	White
Hair color:	Bald
Status:	Alive
Appearances:	When You're a Stranger
Portrayed by:	Simon Ludders

"Yes Master"

―Renfield to Count Dracula

The Draculas' servant and dogsbody, Renfield is a disgusting specimen who likes nothing more than eating maggots and nothing less than "breathers".

Personality

Renfield does all he can to help the Count, but tends to get things wrong. He is fairly skilled at alchemy, although not, as is discovered in one episode, as good as his father. He also appears to enjoy cross-dressing; he apparently stole a dress from Ingrid, and claimed that he looked "absolutely stunning in sequins", to the bemusement of all. He once accidentally fell in love with Van Helsing while he was dressed as a woman, despite the fact that Van Helsing had not shaved his beard before putting on the disguise. This says a great deal about his level of intelligence.

He is not, however, particularly "mad", like the original Renfield from the story of Dracula. He is perhaps comparable with Igor from various Frankenstein films.

Series 1 & 2

Renfield's old look

In series 1 Renfield wore disgustingly dirty peasant clothes. His hair was patchy but long, and his face was covered in dirt and large warts. Renfield was 'mindwiped' at the end of series 2, along with all the other breathers.

Series 3

In series 3 Renfield still works for the Count despite the fact that he doesn't believe in vampires. No matter how many times the Count tells him what they are, he forgets. He believes their habit of sleeping in coffins is eccentric, but is not in the least bit suspicious. His appearance has improved greatly from series 2. His head is shaved bald and all the warts are gone. When Ingrid falls ill, Vlad restores Renfield's memory so that he can create a cure. After regaining his memory, Renfield remains a loyal servant, but he asks on numerous occasions to be turned into a Vampire.

Quotes

"Did you see that guy playing the servant? As if anyone's really that ugly"
- Jonathan Van Helsing