Bartholomaus "Bartel" Platane is a supporting character in Atelier Violet: The Alchemist of Gramnad 2. Bartholomaus (known as "Bartel") is the older brother to Violet, and has assumed a parent's role in protecting his sister. He lives in the small village of Karotte where he works to support himself and Viorate. He wishes to become rich fast, but doesn't like to work and skips out on hard work whenever he can.