Three Kingdoms History: Officer Names

Served and executed by Meng Huo. Marshal of the Third Cave. Captured by Zhang Yi.

* Some translations depict his name as Ahui Nan.

Served Zhao Fan. Fell two tigers with a few arrows. Executed by Zhao Yun.

Fictional officer of Jiang Wei. Acted as a decoy but was defeated and killed by Chen Tai.

Lord of Jibei. Bao Zhong’s brother. Died fighting the Yellow Turbans.

God in Koei’s Three Kingdoms. Reference to Star God/Lunar House Beidou (in Big Dipper).

Served Gongsun Yuan. Defeated by Sima Yi. In novel, fell in a duel against Xiahou Ba.

Officer of Cao Shuang’s faction, executed by Sima Yi after Sima Yi’s coup.

Historically, a statesman of Chu. Discovered the jade from which the imperial seal was ...

Governor of Jiujiang. Killed by Xiahou Dun reinforcing Tao Qian against Cao Cao.

Fictional. Met Guan Yu with mock hospitality at Sishui Pass, and died for his trouble.

Friend of Hua Xin. Belly of “The Dragon”, a group of three scholars.

Shu officer. Died in the year following Kongming’s occupation of Hanzhong.

Served Wu. Bu Zhi’s son. Surrendered his city to Jin. Killed by Lu Kang.

Served Sun Quan. Accurately predicted Guan Yu’s invasion of Jing.

Cai Mao’s brother. Surrendered to Wu before Chibi, but executed by Zhou Yu.

Officer of Zhuge Ke, he defected to Wei with his entire company at Xincheng.

Killed by Zhou Yu’s plot while serving Cao Cao. Brother of Liu Biao’s wife.

Cai Yong’s daughter. Captured by the Xiongnu, but bought back by Cao Cao.

* Better known as the poetess Cai Wenji. An alternate style, Zhaoji (昭姬), is used in Lie Nu Hou Zhuan, while Wenji (文姬) is most commonly used (including in the Hou Han shu).

Advised Emperor Ling’s court. Hated the eunuchs. Died honoring Dong Zhuo.

* In some Wade-Giles translations of the novel Cai Yong is incorrectly listed as Ch’ai Yung.

Cai Mao’s cousin. Surrendered to Wu before Chibi, but was killed by Gan Ning.

Served Wei. Cao Cao’s first son. Died to save his father.

Served Wei. Cao Cao’s nephew. Died in the battle against Zhang Xiu.

* Called ‘Cao Amin’ for some reason in the online version of the novel.

Beaten and later slain by Zhang Fei, he was a reason Lü Bu attacked Xuzhou.

Founder of Wei. Built the foundation of what would become the Jin Dynasty.

* In Sanguozhi Chen Shou references him with the honorary title, Wu Di (武帝), or ‘Martial Emperor’. Cao Cao appears in other sources under this name. Cao Cao’s infant name was A-Man (阿瞞).

Cao Ren’s younger brother. Defeated by Zhou Yu in the southern cities.

Brother of Cao Cao. Killed by Zhang Kai with his father Cao Song.

Cao Rui’s crown prince. Became Emperor at age eight. Deposed by Sima Shi.

Served Wei. One of Cao Cao’s cousins and a vital element of his army.

Son of Cao Xu. Last Emperor of the Wei Dynasty. Abdicated to Sima Yan.

* Originally named Cao Huang (曹璜). An Emperor’s given name was ineffable. As such, it was stricken from use (sometimes changing city names and re-writing literature). Cao Huang changed his name to Huan to lessen the impact of this practice (learn more).

The Chief of the Ten Regular Attendants under Emperors Huan and Ling of Han.

Grandson of Cao Pi. Was made Emperor after Cao Fang’s abdication by Sima Shi.

Cao Cao’s second son and successor. Deposed Emperor Xian. First Wei Emperor.

Cao Cao’s cousin. Served as Minister of War for Cao Cao.

Emperor Ming of Wei. Managed to demote Sima Yi. Wasted country resources.

Regent of Cao Fang. Underestimated Sima Yi, was stripped of power, and executed.

Adopted son of Cao Teng and father of Cao Cao. Also called Xiahou Song.

* Occasionally listed as, and once named, Xiahou Song (夏侯嵩). Pronunciation of Jugao as a style name cannot be added until we have Han Zi for this.

Adopted Cao Song (formerly Xiahou), father of Cao Cao, into the Cao family. Eunuch.

Younger brother of Cao Shuang. Executed by Sima Yi after he outsmarted Shuang.

Slain by Xiahou Dun in battle, who lost an eye to the archery of this man.

Fourth son of Cao Cao from second concubine Lady Bian.

A younger cousin of Cao Cao. Was defeated by Zhou Fang.

Cao Zhen’s third son. Younger brother of Cao Shuang. Executed by Sima Yi.

General of Cao Ren. Killed by Pang De, who also took his horse.

Son of Cao Cao. Refused to be Regent to Cao Fang due to his modest nature.

Cao Cao’s second son. Fond of martial arts. Died not long after Cao Cao.

Served Wei. Adopted into Cao family. Managed affairs after Cao Pi’s death.

* Cao Zhen’s original family name was Qin. He was adopted into the Cao clan.

Cao Cao’s third son and originally favored as heir. Famous Poet.

Relative of Cao Zhen. Appointed as vanguard against Zhuge Liang. Killed by Wei Yan.

Tried to taunt Yuan Shang into a duel but got Lü Kuang instead and was soon killed.

Eunuch and favourite of Sun Hao, he was killed and eaten by palace officials.

Escort for the captured Wooden Horses but was killed by Wang Ping.

One of the Eight Paragons of Jiangxia. From Nanyang.

Led an attack on Ruxu but was ambushed and killed by Zhu Huan.

One of the Taishan Mountain Bandits. Persuaded to join Cao Cao by Zhang Liao.

Served Cao Cao. Provisional Protector/Imperial Inspector of Xuzhou.

Spied on Lü Bu with his father, Gui, for Cao Cao. Joined Liu Bei, then surrendered ...

Served Emperor Ling of Han as Imperial Guardian. Died opposing the eunuchs.

Talented advisor who served, and died with, Lü Bu. Helped Cao Cao in the novel.

Father of Chen Deng. Served Cao Cao and Liu Bei spying on Lü Bu, then under Cao.

Van leader with Xue Li under Liu Yao. Shot by Jiang Qin when ambushed by Sun Ce.

Served Yuan Shu guarding Shouchun, but died after his defeat there by Cao Cao.

Known as a righteous, happy yet calm person. Highly respected governor.

General of Sima Zhao. Participated in Sima Zhao’s campaign against Zhuge Dan.

Serves Yuan Shu, then later leaves to join the Mt. Songshan Bandits with Lei Bo.

* Chen Jian in To Esablish Peace

Served under Emperor Ling, then under Yuan Shao. A superior writer.

A key Wei officer in the suppression of Zhuge Dan. Brigadier General of Jin.

* Appears in some sources under the name Chen Xuan (陳鶱).

Served Cao Rui. Captain under Sima Yi in his campaign against Gongsun Yuan.

Served Wei. Imperial Censor under Cao Cao. Supreme Commander under Cao Pi.

* Sometimes his style is referenced incorrectly as ‘Zhangwen’.

Rode out aid the exhausted Zhang Hu but was shot in the face by Sun Jian.

* Also known as Chen Zuo.

Rumored father of Chen Shou. Traded for Xiahou Shang at Hanzhong. Executed.

Began pillaging the people of Jiangxia. Zhang Fei killed him in one blow.

Defended Wei against Jiang Wei. Wept at Cao Mao’s death, and died soon after.

Served Han as High Minister. Advisor to Li Ying. Mocked in jest by young Kong Rong.

Served Sun Ce as Commandant. Surrounded at He Fei and fought to his death.

One of the Eight Paragons of Jiangxia. From Runan.

Officer of Zhao Fan. Fought with Zhao Yun, but was later executed by the General.

* In Destiny of an Emperor 2 his name is incorrectly mistranslated as Chen Shu.

Officer of Yang Hu, advised against drinking wine sent by Lu Kang.

Vanguard of Cao Zhen’s army and is slain by Ma Dai.

Local official, was sent as emissary to Wu, swearing oath of alliance with Sun Quan.

Advisor to Sun Quan. Sent as diplomat, with Zhang Fei’s head, to Liu Bei at Yi Ling.

One of the Ten Regular Attendants. Killed by Yuan Shao and Cao Cao.

General noted for his courage under Lü Bu. In novel, killed by Yue Jin.

Served three generations of the Sun family. From Tuyin in Youbeiping.

* Incorrectly referred to as ‘Chen Pu’ once in some Brewitt-Taylor translations.

Served Wei. Son of Cheng Yu. Advised Xiahou Mao against Zhao Yun.

One of Han Sui’s Eight Knights. Attacked Chang’an with Ma Chao. Killed by ...

One of Han Sui’s Eight Knights. Died fighting Cao Cao at Wei Nan.

Served Wei as an advisor. From Dong’e in Dongjun.

* Cheng (程) Li (立) was his original name, he dreamed about the mount Tai Shan when he was young, holding the sun (日) with both hands. Hence Cao Cao changed his name to Yu (昱) [Cheng Yu]. As you can see the word of Yu is composed with the word ‘sun’ (日) and the word ‘stand’ Li (立), together they form the word of Yu (昱).

Served Yellow Scarves as a chieftain. Killed by Guan Yu.

Served Han as Minister of Ritual. Killed by Li Jue and Guo Si’s troops.

Served Han as Changshui Commandant. Friend of Dong Cheng. Executed by Cao Cao.

Han Court Counsellor. Helped Ma Teng and Han Sui. Killed by Li Jue and Guo Si.

Tribal chief, swore fealty to Cao Cao rather then help the Yuan sons.

* The characters of 烏桓 (wuhuan) are the same as those used for the Wuhuan tribe, thus ‘Chu of Wuhuan’ in many respected sources.

Served Yuan Shao. Mutilated by Cao Cao after failing Yuan Shao at Guan Du.

* James, I’ve no record that jien is pronounced “de” anywhere, and according to Lady Wu, it’s definately Jien3, hence I recorded Jien3.

Commandant of the Capital Gates. Cui Yi’s brother. Killed by Li Jue and Guo Si’s ...

* Referenced incorrectly as ‘Sui Yi’ in Brewitt-Taylor’s translation and other sources.

Scholar who served Yuan Shao then Cao Cao, who executed him for his opposition.

Served Han under Emperor Ling. Cui Lie’s brother.

* Referenced incorrectly as ‘Sui Lie’ in Brewitt-Taylor’s translation and other sources.

Served Guo Si. Killed by Xu Huang after taunting Yang Feng.

One of Zhuge Liang’s close childhood friends. Friend of Xu Shu as well. From Boling.

Elder of Wu’s Qiao Sisters. Sister to Xiao Qiao. Married to Sun Ce.

* Da (大), in this context, translates to ‘Big’, thus ‘Elder’. Rather than refer to her as the ‘Older Qiao’, the name Da Qiao has become a popular alternative. Da Qiao and Xiao Qiao were names first used by Koei in Dynasty Warriors 3 when the characters were introduced. [Note that Da4 and Xiao3 can still be used in context in modern times when used in families, also that it’s usually the surname used after the “Da/Xiao” part] for example someone called Qiao Zhi Lian, and their sister Qiao Zhi Li, may be called in families Da/ Xiao Qiao!]

Served as assistant general to Zhang He during battle against Zhuge Liang.

Younger brother of Zhurong. Participated in the battle against Zhuge Liang.

* Sometimes appears as Chief or King Dai Lai (esp. in Brewitt-Taylor).

Served as advisor to Deng Ai. Spread false rumours about Jiang Wei.

Served Wei. Campaigned against Shu with Zhong Hui and brilliantly struck Chengdu.

Served Liu Shan. Surrended to Deng Ai on behalf of Liu Shan.

Served Yellow Scarves under Cheng Yuanzhi. Killed by Zhang Fei.

Shu officer. Died in the year following Kongming’s occupation of Hanzhong.

Meng Da’s nephew. Under orders from Sima Yi, he betrayed Meng Da.

Served under Liu Cong with Liu Xian. Surrendered to Cao Cao after Cong’s death.

Served Zhuge Liang. Was responsible for restoration of alliance with Wu.

Served Wei. Deng Ai’s talented son. Died attempting to aid his father.

* Referenced incorrectly as ‘Deng Zong’ in some online historical sources.

Served Wei. One of Cao Cao’s trusted guards. Dian Man’s father.

* We originally listed Dian Wei’s style as Ziman (子曼). As we are no longer able to locate the source, and a few possible causes for error have turned up, we no longer have reason to believe he had the name.

Wang Yun’s adopted daughter. Helped to kill Dong Zhuo. Fictional.

* Also known as Sable Cicada. [Are there Han Zi for this? I can pronounce it if need be -Tongy]

Magistrate of Weinan. Set free animals at Tong Gate to confuse Ma Chao’s army.

Famous Wu officer. Assassinated Sun Chen with Zhang Bu.

Served Sun Xiu under Ding Feng with Sun Yi. Dispatched to aid Zhuge Zhan.

* Translated incorrectly as ‘Ding Fung’ in the Brewitt-Taylor edition.

Served Han as Imperial Secretary. Opposed Dong Zhuo’s change of Emperors.

Shu officer. Died in the year following Kongming’s occupation of Hanzhong.

Supporter of Cao Shuang. Executed by Sima Yi.

Brother of Ding Yi (丁儀). Supporter of Cao Zhi. Executed with his brother ...

* Not to be confused with Ding Yì (丁儀). Sometimes incorrectly translated (perhaps in the name of disambiguation) as Ding Yin.

Brother of Ding Yi (丁廙). Supporter of Cao Zhi. Executed with his brother ...

* Not to be confused with Ding Yí (丁廙).

Served Han as Imperial Inspector of Jingzhou. Lü Bu’s adoptive father.

Objected to Pang De as leader for battle against Guan Yu.

Served Han as General of Cavalry and Chariots. Plots to assassinate Cao Cao.

Served Han as General of the Flying Cavalry. Lady Dong’s brother.

* Is also known as Deng Zhong in the ZZTJ.

Governor of Yizhou city. Suggested asking Zhang Lu for aid against Liu Bei.

Privy Counsellor under Dong Zhuo. Dong Zhuo’s nephew. Killed by Huangfu Song.

Brought troops to defend Saber Pass from Deng Ai and Zhong Hui.

Served Dong Zhuo as Lord of Hu. Dong Zhuo’s brother. Killed by Huangfu Song.

Served Wu under Sun Ce. From Yuyao in Kuaiji.

Served Shu as a High Minister during Liu Shan’s reign.

Served Han then Wei. Advised Cao Cao to move the capital to Xuchang.

Siezed control of Luo Yang and the Han government before being killed by Lü Bu.

Served Emperor Ling of Han as Regent-Marshal. Died opposing the eunuchs.

Served Shu as a High Minister during Liu Shan’s reign.

Minister of Shu, employed for his impressive learning but never given a important position.

Served Jin to unification. The Field Marshal that led the invasion of Wu.

One of the Ten Regular Attendants. Killed by Min Gong searching for Emperor Ling.

Served as General Who Purges Sedition under Yang Feng. Later aided Cao Cao.

General under Gao Ding. Captured by Shu forces.

Emperor Huan of the Han. Destroyed the Liang family, but empowered the eunuchs.

* In Chinese the name of the emperor comes before the use of the word emperor hence Huan (the name) Di (emperor).

Emperor Ling of Han (AD 156–189). Ruled through the Yellow Turban Rebellion.

* In Chinese the name of the emperor comes before the use of the word emperor hence Ling (the name) Di (emperor).

Emperor Shao of Han (AD 189). Deposed and poisoned by Dong Zhuo.

Son of Emperor Ling. Reigned AD 189–220. Forced to abdicate by Cao Pi.

* In Chinese the name of the emperor comes before the use of the word emperor hence Xian (the name) Di (emperor). In this case, Emperor Xian also has a style name attached to his normal name, therefore if you were addressing him as emperor you would say Xian Di, if you knew his name and were close you may use Liu Xie, or if you wanted his style name you’d call him Liu Bohe.

Wife of Cao Cao and mother of Cao Pi. Made empress dowager when Cao Pi became emperor.

Wife of Emperor Xian. From Langya. Daughter of Fu Wan. Executed by Cao Cao.

* Commonly referenced simply as ‘Empress Fu’.

Concubine and later Empress of Liu Bei. She was a native of Pei.

One of Cao Pi’s wives, said to have spread doubts about Cao Rui’s birth.

Emperor Shao’s mother. He Jin’s half-sister. Died of grief or through suicide.

Consort and later Empress of Liu Bei. From Chenliu. Wu Yi’s sister.

* Empress Mu (穆皇后) is her traditional name. Informally, you will find her referenced as Empress Wu (吳皇后).

Daughter of Zhang Qi. Empress to Cao Fang. Ordered executed by Sima Shi.

Zhang Fei’s daughter. Empress Zhang married to Liu Shan. Zhang Xingcai in Koei games.

* ‘Empress Zhang’ or ‘Lady Zhang’ in the novel and other historic sources, she has been given a fictional personality by Koei under the name ‘Zhang Xingcai’ or simply ‘Xing Cai’. Both names refer to the same person, but the story given her in Koei games is fictional. I’ve recorded this as the English translation presents itself (so, Huanghou Zhang (empress Zhang) and Xing1cai3 as her given name)

Formerly Yuan Xi’s wife. Later married to Cao Pi. Became Empress.

* Empress Zhen is frequently called Zhen Ji, as she is named by Koei. Referenced elsewhere as Zhen Luo (甄洛) or Empress Wenzhao (文昭皇后). I’ve recorded this as Huang2hou4 Zhen1 (Empress Zhen), with Ji1 as her given name. To say her name as Koei suggests, use Zhen (surname) and Ji1 (given name) together.

Served Liu Zhang then Liu Bei. Was integral to the foundation of Shu.

Appointed a prefect of Luoyang when Cao Cao moved the capital to Xuchang.

Served Dong Zhuo as Lord of Wannian. Killed by Li Jue.

Secretary under Kongming then Jiang Wei. Went with Liu Shan when Shu fell.

One of the Eight Paragons of Jiangxia. From Bohai.

Served Liu Yao. Died after Sun Ce shouted at him in battle.

One of the Eight Paragons of Jiangxia. From Runan.

A famous officer from Henei, he served Wang Kuang. Killed by Lü Bu.

Served Liu Zhang, but surrendered to Liu Bei. Made a secretary in Cheng Du.

Officer of Wei. Reached rank of Grand Commander, but died in battle.

Shu official. Took over affairs of state after Jiang Wan’s death.

Jin officer under Sima Yan. Opposed Yang Hu’s proposal to attack Wu.

Father of Yuan Shu’s wife.

Vassal of Yuan Shao. Supported Yuan Shang as Shao’s successor.

* Also seen him called Peng Ji in c. H. Brewitt-Taylor translation of the novel and Pang Ji in the ZZTJ.

Served Yuan Shang. Punished for intoxication. Betrayed to Wei. Killed by Shen Pei.

Officer of Shu. Died fighting at the battle of Yiling.

One of the Ten Regular Attendants. An agent of Zhang Jue of the Yellow Scarves.

Chair of the Secretariat, he opposed Sima Shi’s invasion of Wu.

Fu Tong’s son serving Shu. Captured Li Peng and Wang Zhen. Died in battle.

Persuaded by Lü Meng to betray Guan Yu. Killed by Guan Xing after trying to return ...

Central military advisor for the Shu forces. Died during the battle of Yiling.

* Called Fu Rong by SGZ.

Advised Liu Cong to surrender.

* Sometimes appears as ‘Fu Xuan’ in Brewitt-Taylor translations.

A Taoist priest. In the novel, sent to execution by Sun Ce and said to have cursed him ...

* Gan Ji frequently referenced as ‘Yu Ji’, especially in games. Historically, ‘Gan Ji’ (干吉) is correct, and it is thought Luo Guanzhong may have confused the character for his family name and thus entered him as ‘Yu Ji’ (于吉). Notice the similarity between Gan ‘干’ and Yu ‘于’. I have recorded here in Chinese “Gan4 Ji2”, and “Yu2 Ji2” for reference second.

Known to be brave and strong. Served Huang Zu, then Wu. Died of illness.

Shu vassal that revolted with the southern Man region.

Nephew of Yuan Shao. Defeated Li Dian and Yue Jin at Huguan Pass.

Originally a talented officer of Yuan Shao. Defected with Zhang He to Wei.

Officer of Liu Zhang. Executed after an attempt to assassinate Liu Bei.

Minister of the Interior. Given provisional command of the army to seize Cao Shuang’s ...

Yellow Scarf officer. Fought with Liu Bei at Qu Yang, but was slain by Zhang Fei.

Defeated Xiahou Dun. Caught and executed by Cao Cao at Xia Pi.

Officer of Shu. Participated in many of Zhuge Liang’s northern campaigns.

Launched a coup against Cao Cao. Wounded Wang Bi. Executed after his failure.

Joined Liu Bei. Former Yellow Scarve. Killed by Xiahou Yuan battling at Ru Nan.

Imperial Protector of Qingzhou. Attacked by the Yellow Scarves. Supported by Liu Bei.

Advised Jin Xuan to surrender. When Jin Xuan returned defeated, Gong Zhi shot him.

Governor of Liaodong. Often called ’Gongsun Du the Warlike.’

Younger brother of Gongsun Kang. Advised Kang to kill Yuan Xi and Shang.

The eldest son of Gongsun Kang. Died before succeeding his father.

Son of Gongsun Du, Governor of Liaodong. Took over his father’s position.

Originally subject to Wei. Declared himself King of Yan, but was executed by Sima Yi.

Gongsun Zan’s brother. Assassinated by Yuan Shao after a diplomatic mission.

Magistrate of Bei Ping. Fought Yuan Shao. Committed suicide with his family.

Drunkard officer under Li Yan. Beaten for arriving late with supplies, and fled to Wei.

Studied under Cai Yong. Convinced to join Wu by Zhang Hong. Became Prime Minister.

Father of Guan Ping, housed Guan Yu while Sun Qian went to Yuan Shao.

Yellow Scarve. Dueled Guan Yu, and was cut down after only a few bouts.

A soothsayer able to foresee the coming deaths of others.

Former friend of Hua Xin. Tail of “The Dragon”, a group of scholars. Became ...

Brother of Guan Ping. Was a student when Guan Yu came to the farm.

* Appears as ‘Guan Neng’ in some Brewitt-Taylor translations.

Served Shu. Guan Yu’s son (adopted in novel). Executed with Guan Yu by Sun Quan.

Son of Guan Yu. Younger brother to Guan Ping and Guan Xing. Fictional.

Sworn brother of Liu Bei and Zhang Fei. First of the Five Tiger Generals.

* Originally styled Changsheng (長生). He is frequently referenced by the honorary title, Guan Gong (關公), or ‘Lord Guan’. Guan Yu appears as Guan Gong or Lord Guan in most novel translations, many historic texts, and modern conversation outside the Three Kingdoms community, and on most merchandise. In religion he is called Saintly Emperor Guan (關聖帝君) or in Buddhism, Sangharama Bodhisattva (伽藍菩薩) (more).

Son of Guanqiu Jian, he advised his father to rebel.

Officer of Wei. Revolted against Sima Shi when he deposed Cao Fang.

* Sometimes mistranslated in Koei games as Wuqiu Jian.

Served Wei and fought extensively against Shu. Brother of Guo Pei. Father of Guo Tong.

Served Cao Cao as a trusted adviser during the formative years of Wei.

One of the Ten Regular Attendants. Killed by Yuan Shao and Cao Cao.

* In the notes section of To Esablish Peace they have two names for him from different sources: 1. from HHJ25 says Guo Mai and 2. from Jiuzhou chunqiu says Lang Sheng

Served Dong Zhuo. Later took control of the imperial court with Li Jue.

* Guo Si is sometimes called Guo Duo, a name that is listed as an alternate personal name in a few different sources.

Vassal of Yuan Shao. Supported Yuan Tan as Shao’s successor.

Described by Zhuge Liang as loyal and honest, advised Liu Shan on palace matters.

Veteran general in service to the Sun family. Served three generations.

Served Wei. Father to Han Ying, Yao, Qiong, and Qi. Died at Changshan facing Zhao Yun.

Surrendered to Yuan Shao but was abused. Fled to Zhang Miao and later committed suicide.

Governor of Luo Yang, killed by Guan Yu while guarding the passes.

* Translated in Brewitt-Taylor editions of the novel, and in Koei games, as Han Qu.

Officer of Yuan Shu. Convinced by Xiahou Dun to join Cao Cao.

Sent by Cao Rui to tell Cao Zhen not to give battle against Zhuge Liang.

A tactician of Liu Biao, he served as one of Biao’s ministers.

Worked with Ma Chao, before defecting to Cao Cao. Lost his hand to Ma Chao.

White Wave Rebel. Helped Emperor Xian. Served Yuan Shu, Lü Bu. Killed by Bei’s ...

Magistrate of Chang Sha. Wei Yan killed him when surrendering to Liu Bei.

Sent by Yuan Shu to Lü Bu as a messenger for marriage, and later executed.

Yellow Scarf officer. Fought with Zhu Jun and Liu Bei at Wan, but was killed.

Served under Lü Bu. Helped fight Cao Cao at Puyang in AD 164.

A talented officer of Wei. Successfully defended against Zhuge Liang at Chencang.

Grand Administrator in the Han courts, but was assassinated by the eunuchs.

Nicknamed ‘The Shooting Devil’ in novel. Yellow Scarves commander. Executed ...

Empress He’s older half-brother. Later assassinated by Dong Zhuo.

The grandson of He Jin, he served Wei. Was a trusted friend of Cao Shuang.