Hadrian Xava

"He's a bit rough and cold, but I'd trust him with my life."

- Soran

Hadrian Xava was the legendary patriarch of the House of Xava and a comrade of Soran Vista. He founded and lead the Hell Brigade, a highly skilled unit of mercenaries. Prior to alligning himself with Soran, Hadrian and his subordinates were protecting villages from the wrath of power hungry men in Northern Fiore. Hadrian's fame at that point was considerable and the Hell Brigade was recognized as one of the most skilled in Fiore. Right before Zeref began to wreak havoc on the continent and the start of the war for the stabilization of Fiore, Soran, still virtually a man of no repute, approached Hadrian and asked him to join him in combat. The latter reluctantly agreed with one of the conditions being that he and Soran would duel once peace was clinched. After that violent period, Hadrian was given the position of Minister of Defense for the Kingdom of Fiore. While his legend pales considerably compared to Soran's, he is still seen as the most accomplished and powerful of Soran's comrades; second only to Soran in strength.

Trivia

 * His appearance is based off a fanart interpretation of Zhong Hui from Dynasty Warriors.