James 'Bucky' Barnes (Winter Soldier)

PERSONALITY: Prior to his brainwashing, Bucky Barnes was extremely devoted, loyal, headstrong, and patriotic. He was a good and close friend to Steve Rogers during their youth; he helped him when he got into fights and tried to cheer him up and look after him when Rogers' mother died. Best friends since childhood, they went through many trials and tribulations together. He was also protective of Rogers, as demonstrated when Steve planned to enlist in the United States Army. Barnes tried to talk him out of it, as he knew he would die because of his physical condition and poor health.

After being freed from HYDRA's mind control, Bucky remained an introvert and mainly serious. Although, he does have a sense of humor - albeit dry at times. He still retains his flirtatious nature. Even though Barnes has regained his identity and former values, he has also developed a guilt-ridden conscience, and became deeply ashamed and remorseful over his actions as the Winter Soldier. He previously stated that he has an absolute memory of every person he has killed, and acknowledges with great regret and self-loathing that the fact he was brainwashed does not change the fact that he killed them.

Despite all that's happened, Barnes still contains many elements of his old self, being rather old-fashioned (especially with his like towards 40's era music).

OUTWARD CHARACTERISTICS: Hair: Dark Brown Eyes: Bright Blue Height: 6'0 Features: Muscular build, left arm is made of vibranium and the surrounding skin is severely scarred. Clothes: Typically dark. Usually a simple sleeved t-shirt and a pair of jeans.