Ban You, a seasoned vassal of the Ou family’s main branch, holds dual roles as adjutant of the Gyoku Hou Army and lifelong right-hand man to Ou Hon. From the latter’s childhood, he rigorously oversaw Ou Hon’s military education, drilling him in spear mastery and battlefield strategy. Though Ou Hon possessed innate talent, Ban You demanded relentless practice, subjecting him to grueling physical regimens that left split palms and fevers in their wake—lessons that forged Ou Hon’s iron discipline. During the Sanyou Campaign, Ban You executed Ou Hon’s siege tower strategy to breach enemy defenses, later bristling when rival units mimicked their tactics, underscoring his obsession with tactical exclusivity. At the Battle of Rui Plains, his loyalty flared when he intercepted a lethal strike from Rin Ko aimed at Ou Hon, shielding his charge at the cost of his own injuries. Amid chaos, his sharp tactical instincts drove him to secure retreat paths, preserving the Gyoku Hou Army’s cohesion. In the Western Zhao Invasion, Ban You narrowly escaped death under enemy assaults, surviving only through allied intervention. His authority transcended his unit, with soldiers from external armies deferring to his commands during crises. Though gruff and unapologetically elitist, he harbored a sentimental core, his composure cracking visibly when Ou Hon faced triumph or mortal danger. Grizzled and battle-worn, Ban You’s physique bears the marks of decades at war—muscles hardened by combat, skin etched with scars. His long gray hair, tied in a warrior’s ponytail, frames a bearded face that exudes authority, compelling immediate deference from those under his command.