Fred Is on Trial for Aggravated Battery for Severely Beating

Fred is on trial for aggravated battery for severely beating George with a pool cue. The defense investigator discovered the following facts:
· Fred has the reputation of being a timid person who avoids physical confrontations.
· On three incidents in the past, Fred has stepped in to help the victim of unprovoked attacks.
· George has the reputation of being a bully.
· George has been involved in numerous bar fights, all of which he provoked. Can the defense introduce evidence about Fred's reputation for being timid and avoiding fights?

A) Yes, being timid is relevant to the question of whether Fred started the fight.
B) Yes, the defense can introduce any character evidence about the defendant that it wishes.
C) No, the defense is allowed to introduce character evidence about the defendant on the issue of truthfulness but not on other issues.
D) No, the defense is not allowed to introduce evidence about the defendant's character.