Barbabeau is one of the seven children of Barbapapa and Barbamama. Distinguished by his black color and uniquely hairy skin, he serves as the family artist with a passion for painting and drawing. His sensitive personality often leads to intense emotional reactions; he may cry or become frustrated when his artistic work falls short of his expectations or when he struggles to find inspiration. His siblings are his three brothers, Barbabravo, Barbabright, and Barbazoo, and his three sisters, Barbalala, Barbabelle, and Barbalib.