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LIU BEI (161 - 223 AD) The first Emperor of the Shu Kingdom. Along with his sworn brothers, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, he participated in the campaign against the Yellow Turbans. After fighting in various battles, he established the Shu Kingdom, also named Shu-Han, signifying the beginning of the Three Kingdoms era. His aim was to restore the Han Dinasty, thereby bringing peace to the troubled land. |
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GUAN YU (162 - 219 AD) A Shu officer. Sworn brother of Liu Bei and Zhang Fei, he was the leader of the Five Tigers and helped build the foundation of the Shu Kingdom. With his strong sense of duty and bravery, he was labeled as a warrior without an equal, and gained himself the title of "God Of War". He was said to be equal to 1 000 000 men in battle. Guan Yu was also known for his beautiful long beard and his great sense of loyalty. |
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ZHANG FEI (168 - 221 AD) An officer of Shu and member of the Five Tiger Generals. He was the sworn brother of Liu Bei and Guan Yu. At the Battle of Chang Ban, he alone rode out on the Chang Ban Bridge and gave a powerful shout, frightening off one million of Cao Cao's troops. His love for wine and drink often led to his defeat in battle more times than one. |
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ZHAO YUN ( ? - 229 AD) A Shu officer. Formerly a servant of Yuan Shao and later Gongsun Zan, he changed loyalties to Liu Bei, impressed by his virtuousness and personality. Bold and daring, he single-handedly charged through the enemy army at the Battle of Chang Ban in order to rescue Liu Bei's son, Liu Chan. He was among the Five Tiger Generals of the Shu Kingdom. |
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MA CHAO (176 - 222 AD) The eldest son of Ma Teng, he received the nickname, "Ma Chao the Splendid" due to his skills as a warrior. In an attempt to avenge his father, he commanded an army of troops from Yi Liang to attack Cao Cao at Chang An, but lost. He later went on to serve Liu Bei where he proposed numerous strategies, such as the capture of Han Zhong. He was counted among Shu's Five Tiger Generals. |
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HUANG ZHONG ( ? - 222 AD) A Shu officer. Masterful with a bow, he was capable of hitting a target 100 times out of 100 tries. He served both Liu Biao and Han Xuan, he had a fierce battle with Guan Yu. He later served Liu Bei and participated in the Battle of Mt. Ding Jun. He accompanied Liu Bei during his ascension to the throne of Han Zhong, and was appointed as one of the Five Tiger Generals. |
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WEI YAN ( ? - 234 AD) A Shu officer. He served under Liu Biao until Biao's death, from which he joined Liu Bei. Despite his rebellious spirit and disapproval for Zhuge Liang, Liu Bei took him in as one of his own, eventually promoting him. He later went on to continue the line of Five Tiger Generals with his bravery and was a major force in the Shu efforts to take the north. |
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ZHUGE LIANG (181 - 234 AD) The Shu strategist and advisor. He was often reffered to as the "Sleeping Dragon". He decided to serve Liu Bei after being honored by three visits from the young Shu leader. A genius of both domestic and foreign affairs, he was a major contributor to the founding of the Shu Kingdom. He attempted to conquer the northern territories on five different occasions, but halfway to realizing his dream, he died at the Wu Zhang Plains. |
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PANG TONG (179 - 213 AD) An official under Liu Bei. A classmate of Zhuge Liang, he was often campared to the Sleeping Dragon as an accomplished strategist and was called the "Phoenix Chick". At the Battle of Chi Bi, he helped execute the plan that ensured victory for the Allied Forces. After joining Liu Bei, he suggested the capture of the lands of Shu and led the campaign himself. |
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YUE YING ( ? - ? AD) The wife of the great strategist, Zhuge Liang. She was said to have supported her husband with her knowledge of astronomy. She was apparently quite unattractive, but Zhuge Liang pursued her anyway when he heard of her wisdom. |
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JIANG WEI (202 - 264 AD) An officer of Shu. He once belonged to Wei, but was caught in a plot by Zhuge Liang, who had come to conquer the north. Filled with respect for Zhuge Liang, he was treated as a successor and was even entrusted with Zhuge Liang's strategy books. After his mentor's death, he vowed to fulfill Zhuge Liang's ambition, and continued the attacks against the north. |
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GUAN PING ( ? - 219 AD) An officer under Liu Bei. The second son of Guan Ding, he became Guan Yu's adopted son after Guan Yu took an interest in him. When Liu Bei took Shu, he and his father protected Jing. Captured by Wu at Mai Castle, he suffered the same fate as his father. |
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XING CAI ( ? - ? AD) The daughter of Zhang Fei. Calm and rational, she was also a fierce warrior, much to the delight of her father. Growing up alongside Zhang Fei, she is mature beyond her years. Along with Liu Bei's son, Liu Chan, and Guan Yu's adopted son, Guan Ping, she was praised as the future of Shu. |
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+CAO CAO (155 - 220 AD) The Wei Ruler. He was labeled a "Hero of Chaos". A man of many talents, he wrote numerous books on strategy and tactics. During the Yellow Turban Rebellion, he joined the Imperial Forces, distinguishing himself on the battlefield. Following the death of Dong Zhuo, he strengthened his foothold in the troubled central plains, thereby establishing the foundation for what would become the Wei Empire. |
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CAO PI (187 - 226 AD) The first Emperor of Wei and Cao Cao's second son. Cao Pi was skilled in the arts and in warfare, and fought alongside his father from an early age. During the battle against Yuan Shao, he met the beautiful Zhen Ji and upon obtaining permission from his father, made her his wife. Following Cao Cao's death, he assumed control of the Wei throne and forced the Emperor to step down, effectively stealing the crown. |
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XIAHOU DUN ( ? - 220 AD) A Wei officer and cousin of Cao Cao. It is said that he lost his eye to an arrow during a battle against Lu Bu. He then removed the eye from the arrow and ate it. Later, he commanded numerous troops and fought in various places, serving as Cao Cao's right-hand man. |
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XIAHOU YUAN ( ? - 219 AD) A Wei officer. Cousin to Cao Cao and brother of Xiahou Dun. He worked with Cao Cao from the beginning, commanding a division of Cao Cao's newly formed army. Famous for his lighting quick attacks, he had a long list of accomplishments, including the defeat of Ma Chao. However, at the Battle of Mt. Ding Jun, he was killed by Huang Zhong. |
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DIAN WEI ( ? - 197 AD) A giant of a man who served as Cao Cao's personal bodyguard and was constantly by his side. After Zhang Xiu's attack on Wan Castle, he alone stood before the enemy troops, giving his life so that Cao Cao could escape. |
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XU ZHU ( ? - ? AD) A Wei officer. An extremely large man possibly as big around as he was tall. As capable in battle as the great Dian Wei, he also served as Cao Cao's personal bodyguard. Normally an average and absent-minded man, he transformed on the battlefield, fighting with the fierceness of a tiger. |
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XU HUANG ( ? - 227 AD) A Wei officer. A servant of Yang Feng, he joined Cao Cao after being persuaded by Man Chong. He served as an important part of the Wei forces. A wise and valiant general, Cao Cao labeled him "A match for Sun Tzu !" after his victory over the army of Guan Yu at Fan Castle. He is counted among the Five Generals of Wei. |
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SIMA YI (179 - 251 AD) A Wei officer. He was promoted after Cao Cao recognized his talent and ability. In the battle against Shu, he refused to be lured out by Zhuge Liang, putting his efforts into a strong defensive effort, which resulted in victory. After serving four generations of the Cao family, he won a battle with Cao Shuang to seize control of the Wei Empire, laying the foundation for what would eventually become the Jin Dynasty. |
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CAO REN (168 - 223 AD) A general of Wei and Cao Cao's cousin. Cao Ren excelled in all the martial arts, including archery and horsemanship. At the Battle of Chi Bi, he defended Jing. Under Cao Pi, he held the rank of Lord Grand Marshal. |
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ZHEN JI ( ? - ? AD) A woman of peerless beauty. She was married to Yuan Shao's second son, Yuan Xi. However, When Cao Cao captured Ji, his son, Cao Pi, fell in love with her and immediately made her his wife. |
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ZHANG HE ( ? - 231 AD) An officer of Wei. Once under the command of Yuan Shao, he was forced into a tight corner due to false charges brought against him by Guo Tu. He then went on to serve Cao Cao and fought mainly against the Shu forces, where his abilities were acknowledged by Zhuge Liang. At the Battle of Jie Ting, he surrounded Ma Su and defeated him. He was counted among the Five Generals of Wei. |
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ZHANG LIAO (169 - 224 AD) A Wei officer. In the beginning, he fought in various battles under Lu Bu. After Lu Bu's death, he served under Cao Cao. During his defense of He Fei, he managed to repel over 100 000 Wu troops with just 800 men. He was feared throughout the land. He was promoted to the head of the Wei Five Generals. |
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PANG DE ( ? - 219 AD) A Wei officer. He served Ma Chao, but was captured during Cao Cao's attack on Han Zhong and joined Wei. At Fan Castle, he fought against Guan Yu and showed his resolve, even going as far to prepare a coffin before going to battle with Guan Yu. |
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SUN JIAN (156 - 192 AD) A great hero who was said to be the descendant of the legendary Sun Tzu. He became well known after defeating a band of pirates and further distingushed himself during the battles against the Yellow Turbans. He soon became the Prefect of Chang Sha and served as the vanguard for the coallition forces against Dong Zhuo. Following the battle, he found the Imperial Seal hidden in a well and took it back home with him. |
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SUN CE (175 - 200 AD) The oldest son of Sun Jian. After his father's death, Sun Ce went to serve Yuan Shu. Later, borrowing 3 000 troops in exchange for the Imperial Seal, he went on to raise his own army. In a short while, he had already stabilized the land of Jiang Dong, giving him the nickname of "Little Conqueror". Starting with his old friend, Zhou Yu, he went on to gather many talent officers, laying the foundation for the Wu Kingdom. |
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SUN QUAN (182 - 252 AD) The first Emperor of the Wu Kingdom. He was the second son of Sun Jian and the younger brother of Sun Ce. He succeeded the family line following Sun Ce's sudden death. Of his younger brother, Sun Ce is to have said: "You believe that your offense is strong, but in actuality, it is your defense which is stronger". At the Battle of Chi Bi, Sun Quan faced the larger forces of Cao Cao and managed to emerge victorious. |
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SUN SHANG XIANG ( ? - ? AD) The daughter of Sun Jian, she was also the younger sister of both Sun Ce and Sun Quan. A tomboy, she took interest in the martial arts from a younger age. When she later became Liu Bei's wife, it is said that her ladies-in-waiting were constantly outside her room, dressed in full armor. |
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TAISHI CI (166 - 206 AD) An officer of Wu. With his strong sense of duty and a feeling of obligation to his mother, he saved Kong Rong, the prefect of Bei Hai, from danger. Later, he served Liu Yong and fought Sun Ce to a draw. Liu Yong eventually lost to Sun Ce, forcing Taishi Ci to submit to Sun Ce, serving him from then on. |
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ZHOU YU (175 - 210 AD) A Wu officer. He was the sworn brother of his lord, Sun Ce. According to Sun Ce's will, he became chief liutenant to the young Sun Quan. At the Battle of Chi Bi, he served as the commander, leading his fleet to victory over the much larger forces of Cao Cao. He was often complimented on his good looks. |
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HUANG GAI ( ? - ? AD) An officer of Wu since the days of Sun Jian. At the Battle of Chi Bi, together with Zhou Yu, he executed their special plan: After being "attacked" by Zhou Yu, Huang Gai surrendered to Cao Cao, where he then set fire to the Wei fleet, leading to a great victory for Wu. |
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ZHOU TAI ( ? - 225 AD) A Wu officer. Zhou Tai joined Sun Ce with his former comrade, Jiang Qin. Despite serious injury, he succeeded in rescuing Sun Quan when he was attacked by bandits. At the Battle of Yi Ling, he killed the barbarian general, Sha Moke. |
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LU MENG (178 - 219 AD) A Wu officer. Already an accomplished warrior, he devoted himself to learning and became a paradigm of wisdom and valor after being admonished by Sun Quan. He was greatly admired by Lu Su as a great servant of the Wu Kingdom. Together with Lu Xun, they reclaimed Jing, taking the great Guan Yu in the process. |
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LU XUN (183 - 245 AD) A Wu officer who married Sun Ce's daughter. A very thoughtful young man whose distinguished service was rewarded with a promotion from Sun Quan. In cooperation with Lu Meng, he managed to defeat Guan Yu and succeeded in recapturing Jing. At the Battle of Yi Ling, he served as Supreme Commander, leading Wu to a carefully planned victory over Liu Bei and the massive Shu Army. |
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GAN NING ( ? - 222 AD) A Wu officer. A former pirate,he attached bells to his clothes so that the enemies would know when he was comming. He served both Liu Biao and Huang Zu, but after being passed over for promotion, took his services to Sun Quan, who at the recommendation of Zhou Yu and Lu Meng, welkomed him to Wu. He later fought at Chi Bi and in the campaign against Wei. |
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LING TONG (189 - 237 AD) A Wu general and the son of Ling Cao. Upon joining Wu, he tried to seek vengeance for his father on Gan Ning and was reproached by Lu Meng and Sun Quan. Later, when fighting with Yue Jin of Wei, his life was saved by Gan Ning, upon which he made peace and swore an oath of friendship. However, on the battlefield, their rivalry continued as they competed to see who was the better warrior. |
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DA QIAO ( ? - ? AD) Daughter of Qiao Xuan, wife of Sun Ce of the Wu Kingdom. Together with her younger sister, Xiao Qiao, they were known as two of the land's greatest beauties and were reffered to as the "Two Qiaos". It is said that their beauty shone brighter than any moon or star and put the most beautiful flower to shame. |
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XIAO QIAO ( ? - ? AD) The daughter of Qiao Xuan. She later married Zhou Yu of Wu. Together with her older sister, Da Qiao, they were reffered to as the "Two Qiaos". Upon hearing a rumor spread by Zhuge Liang that Cao Cao was after the Qiao sisters, Zhou Yu persuaded Sun Quan to declare war, ultimately leading Wu into the Battle of Chi Bi. |
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ZHANG JIAO ( ? - 184 AD) A former government official out of the Ju Lu region. He spread his teachings as the founder of the religious sect known as the Way of Peace. He used the turmoil of the land to gather the support of the people. With these supporters, he formed the group known as the Yellow Turbans. Declaring himself the "General of Heaven", he turned against the Han Dynasty, leading the Yellow Turban Rebellion. |
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YUAN SHAO ( ? - 202 AD) A member of the distinguished Yuan Family, he became the leader of the coalition forces in the movement against Dong Zhuo. Following Dong Zhuo's death, he fought against Cao Cao, who was trying to take control of the central plains. However, despite his large army at the Battle of Guan Du, internal strife and various other troubles such as the attack of his supply depot led to a major defeat. |
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DONG ZHUO ( ? - 192 AD) The former Prefect of Xi Liang, he was summoned to Luo Yang by He Jin to protect the young Han Emperor. However, he quickly usurped the Imperial Court's power and began a reign of terror. He adopted the mighty warrior Lu Bu as his son to further his tyranny, but in the end he was betrayed by Lu Bu and assassinated. |
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LU BU ( ? - 198 AD) The mighty Lu Bu. He was skilled in all the martial arts, especially archery and horseback riding. It was often said, "Among men, Lu Bu...Among horses, Red Hare...". Red Hare could gallop 10 000 leagues in a single day and Lu Bu burnished his fabled spear. Loyal only to himself, he cut down his own adopted father, Ding Yuan, and joined Dong Zhuo, only to later betray him as well. |
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DIAO CHAN ( ? - ? AD) A young songstress unequaled in beauty as well as song and dance. Having been raised by Wang Yun as his own daughter, she areed to participate in his plan to divide Dong Zhuo and Lu Bu. She managed to get close to both of them, and succeeded in tearing their relationship apart, with Lu Bu later killing Dong Zhuo. |
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MENG HUO ( ? - ? AD) The King of Nanman. He controlled the lands south of Shu, but led a rebellion against them. He fought with Zhuge Liang, but was no match for his wit. He was captured seven times, and Zhuge Liang released him each time. This impressed him so much that he agreed to serve Zhuge Liang and the Shu Kingdom. |
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ZHU RONG ( ? - ? AD) The wife of the Nanman King, Meng Huo. She claimed to be a descendant of the Goddess of Fire. Very strong and skilled in the martial arts, her trademark move was a deadly leaping slash attack. Stepping in for her husband, she managed to capture Zhang Yi and Ma Zhong, but was caught herself by Wei Yan and Ma Dai. A hostage exchange followed, with both parties returning safely. |
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ZUO CI ( ? - ? AD) Possessing mystical powers, he was also known as Master Niao Jiao. While training in the Emei Mountains, he received a magical text. He appeared suddenly before Cao Cao and taunted him, which got him imprisoned. Later, he mocked Cao Cao, who had him executed, but he didn't die, instead predicting Cao Cao's death and disappearing, causing Cao Cao to faint. |