Cheng Qi

Age: 28 (Born 166)
Gender: Male
Style: Original

Rank: Secretary [Level 2]
Residence: Xuchang, Yuzhou, Zhongyuan

Personality:
A controversial character that does everything in his own way, unorthodox in his own conduct, the pattern is similar, yet different. Fengyi is a shrewd and cunning, individual, and very outspoken about all things, but has a kind of charisma hidden within his voice and bearing. On one hand a major pain in the ass and on the other a person you couldn’t be without, he’s comforting and wise, just in a crazy way. He comes off as a sour individual at times, but is in fact trying to serve the best interest of his country, in doing so he comes off ambitious and on occasion arrogant.

He loves reading and writing they are his favourite past times, he is an accomplished scholar. That’s not to say he doesn’t enjoy a fair share of chaos, he takes enjoyment in the occasional ruckus out and about, it adds spice to the norm, these times of chaos allow Fengyi to put the many military manuals, and a good amount of martial arts he has studied to good use.

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Appearance:
Fengyi is a moderately built individual of generous height, standing perhaps a good inch above the average man. He is neither big nor small, compared to most clad in battle armour he may appear small, but he has a well balanced physique, cable of some minor feats of strength and swordsplay, but nothing too demanding of him. He has a fare face that preserves much youth, yet shows minor signs of age around his eyes; he has a well trimmed beard that extends downwards from his chin

Apparel/Armour:
Fengyi sports a simple tunic of thick white cotton, over which he wears a worn out dull purple robe, fixed at the waist with a leather belt and silken sash. His feet bear walking shoes, with upturned toes. On his head he wears an official hat, with two silken strands hanging from each end of his long hair pin, that fits through each side of the hat.

Primarily a scholar, Fengyi has very little need on armour in his present situation; being so he only carries a breastplate and helmet. The helmet which is a family heirloom, is of fine craftsmanship, detailed and well formed, extremely sturdy, has a thick leather neck cover and bears a deep purple plume, this helmet boasts that no arrow can penetrate its surface, or even tarnish its smooth patterns with a scratch.

Weapon:
Gun staff [Level 1]
Jian sword [Level 1]
Ji spear [Level 3]

History:
Qi was born into a well-off family of land owners in Qiao, as the second of three sons. The family lived outside the city in a family manor that housed a large inn for travellers. With a share of their wealth, Qi’s mother and father they bought their three sons a good education; their teachers were Lu Zhi and Zheng Xuan, unbeknownst to them they were in classes with the to-be warlords Gongsun Zan and Liu Bei.

The first son Xue, went on to be a major in the local Qiao military, and was an all-around individual more than competent in all fields but truly shined in a position of leadership. The third son, Jin, went on to be a captain in the same garrison, and was well known locally as a master in the martial arts, well versed with all forms of weaponry, being so he didn’t remember much of his education but focused on his fighting skills. Among his brothers he his known as "the minister" of the three, with Xue being "the ruler" and Jin being "the general".

Qi, showed promising prospects in his days as a student, being quick of wit, fond of the arts, and desiring to contribute to the history of his country. He took a local exam in administrative duties in his early twenties and became clerk in the county office, but further advancements were to be road blocked by his own outspoken nature. In 190, Dong Zhuo put forth an Imperial examination in a bid to gain more support from the country, Qi’s parents persuaded him to take the exam despite Qi’s negative attitude towards Dong Zhuo. He took the exam and passed, earning himself a minor administrative job as a magistrate, just north of Luoyang, near the coast of the Yellow River.

Dissatisfied with a position outside of the court itself, Qi slandered Dong Zhuo’s tyranny to the full, creating his own laws and administrative doctrines. News of this eventually leaked to the court, where the behaviour was reported to Dong Zhuo, who at the time was at the height of his power as Chancellor of the Han Dynasty. Outraged at the lack of obedience from such a humble official post, he sent armed riders to drag Cheng back and have him killed as an example to all. Of course Cheng expected no less of the Chancellor, and abandoning his office he made for the Yellow River and escaped to the north shore on a ferry, as the armed force arrived at the county office.

When the coalition of warlords was defeated, Qi had already made his way back to Qiao, discussing a course with his two brothers, between them they decided that it was time to find a character of worth from among the warlords and assist him in creating a new regime. It was a time that they would be able to put their names in the history books. Qi departed on the search for promising individuals with ambition, while his brothers for the meantime continued their military service in Qiao biding their time.