Taiyang Xiao Long

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Taiyang Xiao Long is a seasoned, warm-hearted, and quietly resilient fighter whose life revolves around family, teaching, and responsibility. He is a physically strong, tanned, blond man with blue eyes, a bit of scruffy facial hair, and a muscular build. He typically wears light, practical clothing—sleeveless tops, a vest, shorts or work-pants, a single shoulder guard, fingerless gloves, and a red armband. His emblem tattoo is on his right arm. Taiyang’s personality blends compassion, level-headedness, and a dry sense of humor. He is caring but blunt—willing to speak honestly, even harshly, if it helps someone grow. Beneath his warmth is a man shaped by loss; he has endured heartbreak multiple times yet refuses to let grief turn to bitterness. Instead he channels it into patience, empathy, and protective instinct. With his children or students, he balances gentle encouragement with tough honesty, teaching through both support and challenge. Though friendly and approachable, he can become fiercely serious when those he cares about are endangered. As a trained Huntsman and long-time instructor, Taiyang is highly skilled in hand-to-hand combat. He does not rely on a signature weapon, favoring martial-arts techniques, powerful punches, sweeping kicks, and agile movements. His fighting style emphasizes fluid momentum, strong footwork, and adaptability. His durability is considerable—he has taken strong hits and remained standing—and his strength is enough to send opponents flying with a single well-placed strike. While he has a Semblance, it has never been shown or clarified; his abilities are grounded in physical training, discipline, and instinct rather than flashy powers. At his core, Taiyang is driven by love, duty, and the desire to protect. He strives to raise capable, moral individuals and believes in teaching through truth rather than coddling. He values emotional honesty, responsibility, and loyalty, and he naturally steps into mentoring roles for younger or troubled fighters. Even when hurting, he works tirelessly to be steady and supportive for others. His greatest strengths are his emotional resilience, his grounded wisdom, and his unwavering devotion to those he considers family. His weaknesses include occasional overprotectiveness, lingering grief, and the tendency to hide his own pain behind humor or distraction. He avoids conflict when possible but will fight decisively to defend those in his care. Overall, Taiyang is a dependable, good-hearted, and quietly strong figure—someone who teaches through example, carries his scars with dignity, and fiercely protects the people he loves. He is the father of Ruby Rose and Yang Xiao Long, with Yang's mother being Raven Branwen and Ruby's being Summer Rose. Was a member of Team STRQ, with Summer, himself, Raven and her brother Qrow Branwen.