Mr. Pottsdam

Marvin Pottsdam, Jr. (known also simply as Mr. Pottsdam) is a man who lives in the town of Harvest. He is father to Stephanie Pottsdam, and hence Steve's father-in-law-to-be. He appears sitting on the couch all the time at his home, the Pottsdam Residence. He's bald and wearing a sweat-stained sleeveless, white shirt.

History
Before the events of Harvester, Pottsdam worked as a vacuum cleaner salesman. His deep dissatisfaction with this job contributed to his desire to become a butcher. He has attempted to join the Lodge several times, but is constantly rejected, much to his embarrassment. His desire to join the Lodge comes from hearing there's a ton of meat in there.

In-Game
Pottsdam first meets Steve at his house, overly excited for the upcoming wedding. He explains that he's most excited for the meat, since Steve's father owns the meat plant in Harvest. He also laments his failure at joining the Lodge, especially since the marriage can't be held there now. If you go to the bathroom and move a picture, you find a peephole into Stephanie's room. It is hinted throughout the game that not only does Pottsdam spy on his daughter, but has been eying her lewdly as well. On night two, Mr. Pottsdam can be seen at the cemetery, burying something. When Steve questions it, he claims that the family's cat died. The next morning, Steve discovers that Karin Fitzpatrick has gone missing. It was later discovered by Steve that Pottsdam kidnapped the little girl, molested her, and tried to bury Karin alive. Even if she's rescued, no one will believe Karin's story. After Stephanie's supposed murder, Steve goes on to become an initiate at the Lodge. During this time, Pottsdam likewise becomes a Lodge member. Steve ends up meeting him at the Mystery of Flesh. Pottsdam explains to a surprised Steve that he was the one who allowed the Lodge into Stephanie's room and kidnap her. He also reveals that he was able to get into the Lodge after burying Karin alive and using her spinal cord. After his explanation, Pottsdam attempts to kill Steve with meathooks.

Quotes

 * "You will remind your dad about the meat, won't you?"
 * "MY MEAT! MY MEAAAATTTTT!"
 * "Yeah, I know what that crazy little bitch said, but it's not true! I was at home that night. Mrs. Pottsdam will vouch for me. Isn't that right, Mrs. Pottsdam?"
 * "Haha! What a card!"
 * "Well, you always were a kidder, Steve."
 * "You've got a nutty sense of fun, Steve. Maybe an expensive one, too."
 * "That way you could of been the boss... Instead of the prime cut!"
 * "Sometimes you have to sacrifice meat to gain meat. The Order taught me that."

Trivia

 * Mr. Pottsdam is portrayed by Travis Miller
 * You can also question the peephole in the bathroom by typing in "peephole".
 * You can accuse Mr. Pottsdam of being a sexual deviant by typing "molest".
 * If Steve rescues Karin, it is never explained where the spinal column came from. Steve can ask, but Pottsdam simply says that's not his department.