Xiahou Ba | Jin

Name: Xiahou Ba

Age: 20 (Born 186)

Appearance: Xiahou Ba is a short young man with handsome, youthful features that heavily resemble his father’s. He has shaggy brown hair that covers his forehead, and brown eyes. Xiahou Ba usually prefers to wear heavy armor and a helmet to cover his face, as he feels somewhat insecure with his face exposed. Despite his short stature, Xiahou Ba is actually ridiculously strong, able to use his sword to chop off the legs of horses and go swimming in his armor.

Personality: Described as a man who inherits his father's integrity and will, Xiahou Ba strives hard to live up to the expectations of the reputed Xiahou family. Like his father, he talks with an easy going tone and doesn't like to brood over the past too much. An independent thinker who doesn't bend to the times, he lives with a positive outlook on life. Xiahou Ba isn't going to be blindly loyal to a cause he doesn't agree with, and he doesn't expect other people to understand him. He has no regrets and doesn't try to victimize himself for his justifications for freedom, taking life as it comes with no complaints. Xiahou Ba talks with a lazier pace than his motormouth father. He has a habit of repeating words-- such as going “Hey, hey, hey.” or “Wait, wait, wait.” Wei soldiers also report that Xiahou Ba suffers a slight inferiority complex due to his height.

Xiahou Ba doesn’t like swimming. He’s a bit anxious and insecure about his appearance. He often gets stopped every time he enters a tavern due to his youthful appearance, much to his chagrin.

Xiahou Ba is the second son of Xiahou Yuan. He has an older brother, Heng, and three younger brothers-- Cheng, Wei, and newborn Rong. Ba has a close and loving relationship with his father, and Xiahou Yuan often playfully harasses his son, offers upbeat praise, and helps with his training. As a child, Ba was close with his uncle Xiahou Dun, and they continue to have a respectful and friendly relationship. Xiahou Ba’s younger cousin, Xiahou Ji, was kidnapped by Zhang Fei as his wife six years ago. Ba was close with her, and still misses her dearly.

Xiahou Ba’s weapon of choice is a large and heavy zhanmadao. He’s also fairly skilled at archery thanks to his father’s training.

Background: Xiahou Ba's parents are important figures in Cao Wei; his father, Xiahou Yuan, had fought alongside his distant cousin and founder of Wei, Cao Cao, since the start of the civil war, and was one of the most trusted of Cao's generals, while Xiahou Ba's mother was a sister-in-law of Cao Cao. Ba and his older brother, Heng, were often taken on campaigns and remained in the war camps alongside their mother. Xiahou Yuan staunchly trained his son in the martial and military arts, including archery, Yuan’s specialty.