Daiba is a powerful Kushan sorcerer, able to summon mystical creatures, such as Kundalini with brief, almost silent, incantations, and erect powerful barriers. He is a close adviser of Emperor Ganishka, and commander of his Pishaca forces. He seems to based on Indian Yogis (those who practice the art of Yoga). His attire is that of a Yogi and ability to float with spiritual energy is a fabled Yogic power. The Kundalini reference further affirms this as Kundalini is the stage of enlightenment and empowerment attained by mastering libido.
Appearance
Daiba is a thin, frail, old man. He has long hair and a long beard. He wears the clothes of a Guru and wears a warped hat.
Personality
Daiba seem to be wise and cunning, preferring to observe Guts fight with the Makara before engaging him. He seems to view the foreigners as savages, but shows respect for their magical abilities. According to him, he wants to establish a magical empire.
Daiba seems to be loyal to Ganishka and always by his side, but would say his opinion when the situation demands it as shown when Ganishka wanted to use the Man-Made Behelit, Daiba told him to at least try it on someone else before he tried it on himself.
Being an elderly man, he constantly remarks on how the younger generations disrespect their elders.