Pippin is a supporting character in the Golden Age portion of Berserk, where he stands among the most prominent and dependable members of Griffith's original Band of the Hawk. Before joining the mercenary group, he worked as a coal miner, and that background contributed to his immense physical strength and practical resourcefulness. He is a massive, dark-skinned man whose imposing appearance can initially seem frightening, yet he is quiet, gentle, and consistently kind in his dealings with others. Pippin speaks very seldom, but his silence hides sharp intelligence and unusually keen senses; he is often the first to notice approaching dangers, such as when he detected an incoming cavalry unit and warned his comrades to flee, and later when he sensed the Midland army's ambush after Griffith had been taken. Within the Band of the Hawk he serves as one of its commanders and is counted among its strongest fighters, using an enormous mace, war hammer, or morning star suited to his raw power. His combat style is straightforward and reliable, built around controlled, powerful blows and solid defense, and he frequently places himself between enemies and his fellow soldiers in the thick of battle.

Pippin's motivations center on loyalty and the protection of his comrades. He is devoted to the band and to Griffith, and he carries out his duties without complaint or need for recognition. His mining knowledge proves vital during the mission to rescue Griffith from imprisonment, as his ability to break through stone helps the group reach their leader. He also plays a quiet but meaningful part in helping Guts adjust to life among the Hawks, offering him a drink early on and later patiently carrying a resistant Guts to a celebration held in his honor, even after taking an elbow to the face that leaves him bleeding; his only response is a calm insistence that they continue on. Among the Hawks, he shares a particularly close bond with the young Rickert, acting as a protective older brother figure and watching over him during battle.

Pippin does not undergo dramatic personal change over the course of the story; instead, his role is defined by steady, unshakable reliability. His end comes during the Eclipse, when Griffith sacrifices the Band of the Hawk to a host of demons. When an Apostle closes in on Casca and Judeau, Pippin chooses to hold the creature back so they can escape, giving his own life in the effort. His body is later found hollowed out by the monster that killed him, before being destroyed in front of Guts. Though his time in the story is limited, his selfless final stand and his quiet strength leave a lasting impression of the devotion that defined the original Band of the Hawk.