I was never in favor of the attack on Tarrah. My hesitation has led to many soldiers to their deaths. ...It's my responsibility. Laugh at me, Baldack. Laugh at this old coward.
Paulus leads the second wave against Tarrah in Chapter 14 after the failure of List in the previous chapter. He appears to not support the invasion but goes through with it anyway out of a sense of duty.
It is possible that Paulus is killed by Leif's forces or that Leif's defend Tarrah without killing him.
As a minor boss Paulus has little dialogue and few obvious character traits. He seems to be unsure of the invasion of Tarrah and feels guilt at the death of his soldiers due to his uncertainty. If he is killed his last words are wishing for Bloom to reconsider the invasion.
Quotes
Battle quotes
“
So... This is it...
”
— Paulus
Death quotes
“
Lord Bloom... Please reconsider... It is still...not too...late... Ugh!
”
— Paulus when killed
“
I'm sorry... But I must take responsibility for my defeat...
”
— Paulus when captured and released
Etymology and other languages
Names, etymology, and in other regions
Language
Name
Definition, etymology, and notes
English (unofficial)
• Paulus • Paul
• Used in the Fire Emblem: Thracia 776 fan translation. • Used on the stat screen presumably due to space constraints.
Japanese
パウルス
Paulus; Latin form of "Paul". Possibly named after World War II German field marshal Friedrich Paulus.