Joxer
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"Joxer the Mighty" is the Xena story's answer to Barney Fife. His father was a warlord who expected his sons to be bloodthirsty warriors in their own right. Joxer's brother Jett made his dad proud, but Joxer... well, he didn't quite measure up. So while brother Jett is a professional Assassin, Joxer follows Xena and Gabrielle around trying to be a mighty hero, but usually ends up surrounded by tweeting-bird sounds. His ridiculous armor and even more ridiculous helmet add to the bumbling-idiot image, as does his ineptness with a sword. He spends most of his time either getting beat up, running from enemies, or making up grandiose theme songs about himself. For all that, Joxer is a lovable fellow with a good heart, who just wants to do good. His unrequited love for Gabrielle is sometimes hilarious, sometimes heart-wrenching. And for all his foibles, Xena can't help but come to his aid and put her own life on the line when he's in trouble. Unfortunately for Xena, that happens a lot!