Cao Pi

[Cao Pi]

Cao Pi (曹丕) styled: Zihuan

Age: 20
Gender: Male

Occupation: Prince of Wei
Kingdom: Wei

Height: 5'11
Weight: 60kg (9st 4lb)

Orientation: Straight

Personality

The Prince  "Kneel before me"

Cao Pi, much like his father burns with ambition. Everything is laid before him, and he simple needs to take it for himself. His goals are his true motivation and everything in between them is simply meaningless. He cares not for the loss or sacrifice and unlike other men he believes in his willingness to sacrifice. After all morality is just another obstacle between greatness and failure. His cold, fierce tongued nature is acquired taste, which is savored by those similar to himself.

The Strategist  "Why do they even bother?"

Often regarded as arrogant, Cao Pi or at least far from modest. He knows how intelligent he is; and considers himself better than most. Born into an affluent family, Cao Pi has had the time to learn strategy, literature and politics. His cerebral prowess, allows him to manipulate and coerce enemies and friend alike. China to him is much like a chess board, and the power-hungry prince eagerly awaits his opponents to make their move.


The Judge  "Begin the pursuit. Show them no mercy."

With him comes a wrath, a smoldering fury. Cao Pi does not accept defeat, or failure. His temper is quick to rise, and can lead to him making poor or rash decisions. He respects those who serve loyally, and to the best of their ability. Beyond that there is only insolence, and fools. Vermin who need to be burnt and trampled out.

The Warrior  "You want to face me? Very well, I could use the exercise."
Furthermore, Cao Pi is not afraid to do the dirty work. He understands that the worthless ilk who serve him are imbeciles incapable of carrying out his strategies. In order for his vision to be achieved he has to take up his responsibilities and cut down his foes. He is a valiant warrior on the battle field, opting for sheer strategy over brute strength. He keeps his head and is unlikely to be drawn out. The young prince of Wei is not afraid to put his neck on his line, digits and strategies aside he always backs his prowess.. mentally and physically.


The Future Emperor of China   "Muhawawawawawaa!"

But beneath all this, the sinister seed lingers. The fact he desires more than just Wei. He desires the throne itself. To be the first within his clan to truly rule beneath the Heavens. Only then.. will he truly be satisfied.

Appearance

Cao Pi is a pale man, probably due to the all the time he spends within Xuchang. He has thin, long dark black hair down to his shoulders which is layered. His eyebrows match his hair, pitch dark and very rarely but when visible his facial hair is also pitch black.

At roughly average height he stands no taller than 5'10. He is relatively slim, possessing more body muscle than body fat.
He keeps himself fit, actively participating in military drills or assisting with domestic problems.

An aristocrat at heart. He will always be finally dressed. The finest robes in the court, and the most expensive armour for the battlefield. Presentation is important to him. Why crush you, if he can crush you in style?


He has pearly white teeth, a cruel but almost alluring smile. He is a handsome young man with a dark charm. Without a single wrinkle or blemish upon his face. Highly desirable among the women of the north.

The Strategist "Observe imbeciles... true strategy!"

Cao Pi is a competent strategist, having participated in several skirmishes alongside his father during the early Wei campaigns. Undoubtedly he accepts his potential has only flickered, but deep within him beckons the desire for more. Cao Pi appreciates time with intellectuals, and actively encourages great minds to advise or tutor him. Unlike his father, some of tactics could be considered 'unethical' but for Cao Pi only victory will be remembered.. not how it was achieved.


The Combatant "Hmph.. you would face me? Very well.. prepare to die!"

Combat is another trait of Cao Pi. He has no objections to charging out and facing the enemy head on. The young prince does not cower behind his ranks. When challenges he is happy to teach his foe(s) a lesson or two. 

The Wordsmith "You bore me.. let's finish this quickly.."

As a poet, Cao Pi has mastered the art of language. Both spoken and written. He takes communication seriously, through his body language, the few words he speaks.. and the 'messages' he sends to his foes. Cao Pi has no issues with confronting opposition, or rallying his own troops. Moral ambiguity does not exist here, the prince is happy to spread rumours, lies provided it edges him closer to the throne.

History

The second son of Cao Cao, was raised predominately by his mother Lady Bian. The children of Cao Cao all differed in their strengths and weaknesses, and Cao Pi was unique - arguably the closest to Cao Cao in terms of mentality. Despite not being a first born, Cao Pi desired to one day rule the Kingdom of Wei and eventually China. The fact that this would not drop to him through divine right only served at further motivation. 

In his youth, the child prince studied martial arts, swordsmanship and horseback riding as well as the arts of politics, literarture and his particular favourite poetry. His father warmed to Cao Pi's eagerness, he offered a different dimension to the family which his brothers did not.

Weapon

He opts for his double blade, a double-ended pole weapon which can split in the centre providing two long swords and then re-attached. He is competent in both two-handed and one-handed weapons.The weapon is made of steel, which has a central hilt. It stands 113cm (3'7).

Musou
Cao Pi abstains from using a musou. He will crush your peasant army regardless. He would prefer to do it with his brain and his blade. The only tools a man needs..

[Lexi]

Accepted 1/2 ⋆

[Yuan Shao]

Accepted 2/2.