Hix

Hix (ヒックス, Hikkusu) is a supporting character in Suikoden and Suikoden II who makes a cameo in Genso Suikogaiden Volume 1. Hix is a young warrior who is undergoing a trial of manhood.

Background
Hix is a timid young man from Warriors' Village. He and Tengaar grew up together and two eventually became a couple.

Suikoden
"It's true that I'm still a novice, and not yet strong. But still...I want to save Tengaar with my own hands."

- Hix

When Neclord took Tengaar, Hix swore to rescue Tengaar and joined Zorak, Tir McDohl and the villagers in storming Neclord's Castle. Hix begged Zorak and Tir to allow him to go with Tir McDohl's party to battle Neclord.

Zorak allowed Hix to go after designating Hix as a warrior and granted Hix permission to name his sword.

Hix aided Tir McDohl's party in combat and they proved victorious over the vampire.

After leaving Neclord's castle, Tengaar and Hix volunteered to join the Toran Liberation Army.

Following the end of the Gate Rune War, Hix became accepted as a "True Warrior" and left on a journey with Tengaar at his side.

Suikoden II
"I will protect Tengaar!!! I have sworn it!! On this sword!!"

- Hix

Hix and Tengaar travelled to the City-State of Jowston in order to undergo the Test of the Unicorn in Kobold Village. However, when they arrived, they discovered the ritual was no longer practiced. After spending the night in the Chief of Kobold Village's home, Hix was unable to wake Tengaar. The Kobold Chief claimed Tengaar was suffering from the Curse of the Unicorn and that the only way to reawaken her was to gather a Blue Stone, Red Flower and Green Bell and bring them to the Unicorn's tree in the Unicorn Woods.

With the help of Hero (Suikoden II, Hix raced across Jowston gathering the items. When he returned, Hix went into the forest with the three items, where a perfectly healthy Tengaar and the villagers congratulated him for having completed the staged ritual. To everyone's surprise, the Unicorn Sigfried appeared, but Hix passed the test and Sigfried disappeared after recognizing Hix as a warrior.

Hix and Tengaar joined the New State Army in order to thank Riou for his help.

Following the Dunan Unification War, Hix continued his "coming of age" journey with Tengaar.

Personality and Traits
Hix has a tendency to be doubtful. Hix was prone to being indecisive and frequently was pushed around by Tengaar. Tengaar frequently made decisions on behalf of the couple for Hix. Despite this pushiness, however, they were said to be a well-balanced couple.

Hix frequently had doubts about his vocation as a warrior. He doubted his strength and considered himself weak and didn't practice his swordsmanship as often as Tengaar would like. Even Richmond noted that Hix seemed uninterested in becoming a warrior.

However, when Tengaar was in trouble, Hix rallied his courage to protect her. Hix named his sword after Tengaar, following the tradition of Warrior's Village of naming it after the most important thing in his life.