–Bert Venter in a fistfight
Bert Venter is a minor character featured in Red Dead Redemption.
History[]
Background[]
Judging by his surname, and the fact that he is frequently found there, he is likely the owner of Venter's Place, a small ranch in New Austin located just north of Lake Don Julio. His background otherwise is unknown, but he seems to struggle with managing his ranch, considering that he has a reputation as a horse thief and is known to be argumentative and short-tempered.
Events of Red Dead Redemption[]
Bert plays a minor role in the mission "You Shall Not Give False Testimony, Except for Profit", in which he is among the crowd that gathers around Nigel West Dickens during a demonstration of his miracle tonic at Ridgewood Farm. After being convinced, he purchases a few bottles.
Bert can be commonly found in and around Venter's Place. He also occasionally appears on the side of the road for the "In Need of a Ride" random encounter, where he will pretend to need assistance and then attempt to steal the player's horse if they stop to help him. He can also be encountered waiting for the train at the train station at MacFarlane's Ranch.
Quotes[]
| “ | Please, watch where you’re walking. | „ |
| —Bert Venter when bumped. |
| “ | I ain’t interested in your horseshit. | „ |
| —Bert Venter when insulted. |
| “ | Hello there, John Marston, famous gunslinger. | „ |
| —Bert Venter greeting a high Fame John Marston. |
| “ | How did I get myself here? | „ |
| —Bert Venter when hogtied. |
| “ | Ah, I don’t deserve this, I really don’t. | „ |
| —Bert Venter when injured. |
| “ | So, this is it? It figures. | „ |
| —Bert Venter when threatened or shot. |
| “ | Come on, hit me! Do it! | „ |
| —Bert Venter in a fistfight |
| “ | Give me a real lesson, boy! | „ |
| —Bert Venter during a fight |
Trivia[]
- His clothes are very similar to those of Shelby Bancroft.
- He shares a character head model with Ira Shelton, Baxter Deaton, Walter McAllum, Gerard Violette and Kurt Lauterback.
- His name may be a reference to Bern Venters, a character in the 1912 western novel Riders of the Purple Sage, by Zane Grey.
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