Rinaldo Gandolfi

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Rinaldo Gandolfi
Full Name	Rinaldo Gandolfi
A.K.A.	N/A
Race/Status	Human/Alchemist (Former Vampire Hunter)
Age	Unknown
Family	Deceased
Alignment	N/A
Weapon	Whip of Alchemy
Abilities/Skills	Knowledge of Alchemy
Appearances	Castlevania: Lament of Innocence

Background

Rinaldo Gandolfi is a wise old alchemist and shop owner within the Forest of Eternal Night. He holds a bitter grudge against Walter Bernhard, a Vampire that kidnapped Rinaldo's daughter and turned her into a vampire. Rinaldo set up shop in an area swarming with monsters in order to aid any vampire hunter that passes through. He sells potions and valuable items and offers advice. Impressed by Leon Belmont's bravery and pursuit of Walter, Rinaldo gives the Whip of Alchemy to him.