| Ernst Hoffman | |
| Fictional Character | |
| 1632 series | |
| Appearance(s): | 1632 |
| Nationality: | Germany |
| Religion: | Protestantism |
| Occupation: | Mercenary |
Ernst Hoffman was the leader of a mercenary band. His group were extorting money and lording it over the citizens in the walled town of Badenburg under the guise of protecting the inhabitants. They did absolutely nothing to protect the region outside the town's walls. Hoffman's band of about 500 intially participated in the Battle of the Crapper, but broke to run before the action was fully joined. When the Catholic army was broken and defeated by the Americans and Alexander Mackay's mercenaries, Hoffman and his men took the opportunity to loot, pillage, and rape amongst the enemy baggage train and camp followers. This, however, was expected by Mike Stearns. Hoffman and his mercenaries were immediately captured by the Americans. Hoffman was subjected to an exhausting and embarassing chase when he was spotted by an Armored Personnel Carrier. Hoffman was personally handcuffed by Stearns.