Hannes

Hannes (ハンネス) is a Captain (隊長) of the Stationary Guard who currently protects Wall Rose.

Personality
Hannes is a very caring man, although somewhat cowardly and irresponsible. However, it was shown he was determined to die if it meant freeing Eren from his captors.

He cares for Eren and Mikasa, and looks out for them after their mother was eaten.

Story
Hannes is first introduced being near-drunk (while on duty) in Shiganshina District when Wall Maria fell. He saved Mikasa and Eren from certain death, even though he did not have the courage to fight the Titan who ate Carla Jäger.

Eren meets Hannes again five years later in Trost District and is surprised to learn that Hannes has been promoted to the rank of Captain. Hannes reveals that he owes a debt to Grisha Jäger for saving his wife and many others who were ill with a disease by bringing an antibody, and he regrets that he was never able to repay the favor.

Hannes appears once more as the commander of the Wall Rose counter squad. After Titans mysteriously appear within Wall Rose, it is suspected that there is a breach in the Wall; however, Hannes is surprised to find no sign of a breach and in fact no Titans near the Wall itself.

In chapter 47, he participates in Eren's rescue operation, bent on reclaiming him even if it means his death.

In chapter 48, he is riding along with Armin and Mikasa, following the 3 shifters that kidnapped Eren and Historia. He later watches in disbelief as Erwin leads a pack of Titans to him and the other soldiers questioning what the Commander is trying to do.

Hannes tells the children on top of the Armoured Titan to get out. He is later seen saving Eren and Mikasa from the Smiling Titan in chapter 50, cutting off the advancing hand to grab them, but was killed during the fight.