Huang Zhong | Shu

Name: Huang Zhong

Age: 65 (Born 148 AD)

Appearance: A grizzled old man with a long white beard and hair. Despite his age, he’s still tough and strong and spry. Calloused hands from years of shooting a bow, and the years of war have shown on his face in deep wrinkles and lines. Usually clad in flowing green and gold armor and robes.

Personality: Huang Zhong is a grizzled old veteran who got his military start late in life. Exceptionally skilled with a bow, he’s able to hit targets 100/100 times. Confident in his abilities, and highly aware of his age, but doesn’t allow it to stop him from fighting fiercely. He can be somewhat impulsive and cocky at times, though the designation is earned, due to his sheer level of archery and command skill. Pretty much constantly mentions his age or how old he is or how he thinks everyone around him is so young. A seasoned elder who wins the admiration of those around him-- though the strategists of Shu tend to criticize his impulsive and headstrong behavior. He’s always the first to charge into enemy formations and among the army; few can match his martial prowess and bravery. He prefers to make his own arrows, and can string a bow very tightly. Physically, his age does affect him through bodily pains and other issues, but he pushes through them. Tends to get nauseous when he's uncertain of something.

Background: Huang Zhong was from Nanyang Commandery. He initially served as a General of the Household under Liu Biao, the Governor of Jing Province. He was tasked to defend Changsha Commandery with Liu Biao's nephew, Liu Pan. Liu Biao died in 208 and his successor, Liu Cong, surrendered Jing Province to Cao Cao. Huang Zhong was appointed as an acting Major-General and he continued serving in Changsha under Han Xuan, the commandery administrator. ]Following Cao Cao's defeat at the Battle of Red Cliffs/Chibi in the same year, the victorious allied forces of Liu Bei and Sun Quan gradually took over the various commanderies in southern Jing Province, including Changsha. Han Xuan surrendered Changsha, and Huang Zhong came to serve under Liu Bei.

Currently, the conquest of Yi Province is going on, and Huang Zhong is helping, of course.