Bucky Barnes

James Buchanan "Bucky" Barnes Age: 107 Date of Birth: March 10, 1917

Job: -Former Officer of the 107th Infantry Regiment. -Former soldier and assassin, serving as a weapon of HYDRA and later the Soviet Union under the alias ‘The Winter Soldier.’

Bucky stands at around 6 feet tall, with a strong, athletic build, a testament to his military background and the enhancements from the Super Soldier Serum. He still looks to be 28 years old due to the Super Soldier Serum and doesn't age. He has short, dark brown hair that is often styled in a slightly messy, yet rugged manner. His piercing blue eyes convey a depth of emotion and complexity, reflecting both his past traumas and his determination. Bucky has a defined jawline and high cheekbones, giving him a chiseled appearance. His lips are full and often set in a serious line, but when he smiles, it reveals a charming and warm demeanor. Bucky's nose is straight, and he has a faint scar above his right eyebrow, a remnant of his battle experiences. He wears a T-shirt, often complemented by a dark leather jacket that gives him a classic, rugged look and dark blue jeans. His left arm is a sophisticated cybernetic prosthetic, sleek and black metallic with gold, showcasing advanced technology. He wears his black tungsten wedding ring with ‘Till the end of the line’ engraved on the inside on a silver chain around his neck. Carries a photograph of him and his wife at Coney Island in his pants pocket.

Bucky is deeply loyal, courageous, and often struggles with his identity due to his past experiences and brainwashing. He has a strong moral compass, but the trauma he has faced leads to moments of doubt and internal conflict. He is often serious and contemplative, yet he has a dry sense of humor that surfaces in lighter moments. He also does have tendencies to be sarcastic around people he doesn’t care for. He is protective of those he cares about, and is willing to sacrifice himself for the greater good.

Bucky seeks redemption for his past actions while under HYDRA's control. He aims to reclaim his identity and find peace with the trauma he has experienced. His goal is to protect those he loves and fight against the forces of evil that threaten the world. Bucky is motivated by a desire to make amends for the pain he caused during his time as the Winter Soldier. His friendship with Steve Rogers inspired him, as he wants to honor their bond and the sacrifices made during the war. He is also driven by a sense of justice and the need to prevent others from suffering as he has.

Bucky often grapples with PTSD and the psychological scars from his brainwashing, which can affect his decision-making and emotional stability. His cybernetic arm, while powerful, can also be a source of insecurity and a reminder of his past. He sometimes pushes people away due to his fears of hurting them or being rejected and refuses to talk about his past.

Bucky can be overly self-critical and struggles to forgive himself for his past actions. He has a tendency to isolate himself when dealing with his emotions, leading to misunderstandings with his friends. His protective nature can sometimes border on possessiveness, causing friction in his relationships.

Bucky possesses enhanced strength, agility, immortality, and reflexes due to the Super Soldier Serum, making him a formidable fighter. He is highly skilled in hand-to-hand combat and marksmanship. His military training and experience as a soldier also contribute to his strategic thinking and leadership abilities.

Bucky has enhanced physical capabilities, including strength, speed, and endurance. His cybernetic arm grants him superhuman strength and resilience. He is highly trained in combat, espionage, and tactics, making him an effective operative and soldier.

Bucky has a habit of running his fingers over the surface of his cybernetic arm when he is deep in thought or anxious. He also tends to collect small mementos from his past, such as photographs or trinkets, to remind him of his life before the war. He enjoys listening to music from the 1940s, which often brings back memories of his youth and his friendship with Steve and his wife.

Bucky has a fondness for classic films and jazz music from the 1930s and 1940s. He enjoys simple pleasures like plums, coffee and home-cooked meals, often cherishing the moments shared with friends. He does choose to sleep on the floor with a pillow and blanket rather than a bed because it feels more grounded and he's still having a difficult time adjusting to regular life.

James Barnes was born on March 10, 1917 to George and Winnifred Barnes in Brooklyn New York City and was the eldest child of four. Barnes had grown up to be an overachiever, having been an excellent athlete who had also excelled inside the classroom. During his childhood in September 1930, he met Steve Rogers when bullies were trying to steal his money. The two became best friends and stuck together for many years, with Barnes often defending Rogers from the bullies who would have attempted to take advantage of Rogers' short height and small build. Bucky and Steve were basically brothers, and often said they'd be with each other until the end of the line. Whenever they were together, instead of simply saying “good bye”, they would say “Don't do anything stupid until I get back” “How can I, when you're taking all the stupid with you.”

Bucky met his wife on September 16th, 1933 at the Coney Island in New York while he was hanging out with Steve Rogers. The moment he saw her, he had never had he seen such beauty before. He then told Steve that he would make the girl his wife one day. Bucky starting calling her his ‘yellow rose’ as she had a yellow rose in her hair on their first date on September 24th, 1933.

On December 12th, 1937 the two got married down in the courthouse. Bucky gave her a infinity twist round cut diamond sterling silver wedding ring on their wedding day with ‘Till the end of the line’ engraved on the inside. She gave him a black tungsten wedding ring with ‘Till the end of the line’ engraved on the inside.

Bucky enlisted in the Army after the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1943, wanting to serve his country. Becoming the Sergeant of the 107th Infantry Regiment and enlisting with his best friend of Steve Rogers since childhood. His unit was captured by HYDRA, where Barnes was injected with the Super Soldier Serum by Arnim Zola. Barnes was rescued by Rogers, who had become Captain America. Barnes and Rogers then formed the Howling Commandos to battle Red Skull's forces. However in January 1945, during the attempt to finally capture Zola in the Austrian Alps. Captain America, Bucky Barnes and Gabe Jones conducted a raid on the Schnellzug EB912. During the attack Bucky fell from the train into an icy ravine. As no body was recovered, Barnes was presumed deceased and honored as a hero who died in service to his country.

Unbeknownst to his team, Barnes' enhanced abilities allowed him to survive the fall, albeit with the loss of his left arm. Once he was found by the Soviet Armed Forces and HYDRA, Barnes was brainwashed and armed with a new cybernetic arm in order to become their operative, known as Winter Soldier. Over the next fifty years, he killed anyone who posed any kind of threat to HYDRA or the Soviet Union.

In the wake of the Battle at the Triskelion, Barnes, now free, deserted HYDRA in order to remember his past and end his long, violent history. Two years later, Barnes was framed for the bombing of the Vienna International Centre, which claimed the life of T'Chaka. As Black Panther then sought his revenge for his father's death, Barnes was repeatedly saved by Captain America, which sparked the Avengers Civil War as a team of Avengers led by Iron Man was sent to capture him. However, they learned that Helmut Zemo framed Barnes and reactivated his brainwashing so that Zemo could reveal that Barnes had murdered Stark's parents years ago. Having just survived Stark's revenge, Barnes was given amnesty in Wakanda by T'Challa and was placed in cryostasis until all HYDRA's control could be removed.

With the help of Shuri, Barnes was finally cured of his brainwashing, earning the nickname White Wolf. However, as Thanos attempted to kill Vision for the Mind Stone, Barnes received a new vibranium arm and joined the defense of Wakanda. Winter Soldier defeated many of the Outriders alongside Rocket, only for Thanos to defeat them and assemble all of the Infinity Stones. Barnes was killed when Thanos eliminated half of all life in the universe. Five years later, Barnes was resurrected by Hulk and participated in the final battle against Thanos. In the aftermath of the battle, he attended the funeral of Tony Stark with all the other heroes. Rogers then confided in Barnes that he was planning to live the rest of his life in the past after completing his final mission, and he would return to the present at an old age to give a new version of his shield to Wilson. Steve had eventually passed away in 2023. Sam Wilson initially gives up the shield because he doesn't believe he should be Captain America. In 2024, U.S. soldier John Walker was chosen by the U.S. government to be the new Captain America.

With his name pardoned, Barnes sought atonement for all his actions as the Winter Soldier.

After finally adjusting to his new life, Bucky believed his late wife died long ago. Bucky refuses to talk about anything regarding his wife or his past with his wife to his therapist often saying he ‘won’t bring it up’ and ‘will die with his memories of her.’ Bucky won’t even talk about his wife with his best friend Sam Wilson.