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Bian Rang (Wenli); Lived AD ?–195
Governor of Jiujiang. Killed by Xiahou Dun reinforcing Tao Qian against Cao Cao.
Sanguozhi Sanguo yanyi SW Comprehensive
Cai Yong (Bojie); Lived AD C. 135–192
Advised Emperor Ling’s court. Hated the eunuchs. Died honoring Dong Zhuo.
Sanguozhi Sanguo yanyi SS Comprehensive
Cheng Lian; Lived AD ?–198
General noted for his courage under Lü Bu. In novel, killed by Yue Jin.
Sanguozhi Sanguo yanyi SW Comprehensive
Cheng Yuanzhi; Lived ?–184
Served Yellow Scarves as a chieftain. Killed by Guan Yu.
Sanguozhi Sanguo yanyi SW Comprehensive
Chunyu Qiong (Zhongde); Lived AD 146–200
Served Yuan Shao. Mutilated by Cao Cao after failing Yuan Shao at Guandu.
Sanguozhi Sanguo yanyi Comprehensive JW
Diaochan [Sable Cicada]; Lived AD C. 173/6–?
Wang Yun’s adopted daughter. Helped to kill Dong Zhuo. Fictional.
Sanguozhi Sanguo yanyi ME Comprehensive
Ding Yuan (Jianyang); Lived AD ?–189
An excellent horseman and archer, assassinated by Lü Bu on Dong Zhuo’s orders.
Sanguozhi Sanguo yanyi SW Comprehensive
Dong Zhuo (Zhongying); Lived AD ?–192
Siezed control of Luo Yang and the Han government before being killed by Lü Bu.
Sanguozhi Sanguo yanyi ME Comprehensive
Du Yu (Yuankai); Lived AD 222–284
Served Jin to unification. The Field Marshal that led the invasion of Wu.
Sanguozhi Sanguo yanyi MH Comprehensive
Emperor Shao [Liu Bian]; Lived AD 173–190
Emperor Shao of Han (AD 189). Deposed and poisoned by Dong Zhuo.
Sanguozhi Sanguo yanyi Comprehensive JW
Emperor Xian [Liu Xie] (Bohe); Lived AD 181–234
Son of Emperor Ling. Reigned AD 189–220. Forced to abdicate by Cao Pi.
Sanguozhi Sanguo yanyi Comprehensive JW
Empress Fu Shou; Lived AD ?–214
Wife of Emperor Xian. From Langya. Daughter of Fu Wan. Executed by Cao Cao.
Sanguozhi Sanguo yanyi Comprehensive External (HHS)
Empress He; Lived AD C. 160–189
Emperor Shao’s mother. He Jin’s half-sister. Died of grief or through suicide.
Sanguozhi Sanguo yanyi Comprehensive JW
Gao Sheng; Lived ?–184
Yellow Scarf officer. Fought with Liu Bei at Quyang, but was slain by Zhang Fei.
Sanguozhi Sanguo yanyi SW Comprehensive
Gao Shun; Lived ?–198
Defeated Xiahou Dun. Caught and executed by Cao Cao at Xia Pi.
Sanguozhi Sanguo yanyi SW Comprehensive
Gongsun Yue; Lived AD ?–191
Assassinated by Yuan Shao after a diplomatic mission. Served as envoy to Yuan Shu.
Sanguozhi Sanguo yanyi SW Comprehensive
Gongsun Zan (Bogu); Lived AD ?–199
Magistrate of Bei Ping. Fought Yuan Shao. Committed suicide with his family.
Sanguozhi Sanguo yanyi ME Comprehensive
Guo Si (Duo); Lived AD 146–197
Served Dong Zhuo. Later took control of the imperial court with Li Jue.
Sanguozhi Sanguo yanyi Comprehensive JW
He Jin (Suigao); Lived AD 135–189
Grand Administrator in the Han courts, but was assassinated by the eunuchs.
Sanguozhi Sanguo yanyi DL Comprehensive JW
He Man; Lived AD ?–196
Nicknamed ‘The Shooting Devil’ in novel. Yellow Scarves commander. Executed by Cao Cao.
Sanguozhi Sanguo yanyi MH Comprehensive
He Miao; Lived AD 133–189
Empress He’s older half-brother. Later assassinated by Dong Zhuo.
Sanguozhi Sanguo yanyi Comprehensive JW
Hu Juer; Lifespan Unlisted
Served Zhang Xiu. Stole Dian Wei’s weapons as part of Jia Xu’s plan to defeat Cao Cao.
Sanguozhi Sanguo yanyi JP Comprehensive
Hua Tuo (Yuanhua); Lived AD 110–207
A famous doctor from the Three Kingdoms period. Killed trying to avoid treating Cao Cao.
Sanguozhi JI Sanguo yanyi Comprehensive
Hua Xiong; Lived AD ?–191
Brave general in service to Dong Zhuo. Died in battle with Sun Jian.
Sanguozhi Sanguo yanyi ME Comprehensive
Huangfu Song (Yizhen); Lived ?–195
Imperial Commander under Han. Fought heavily against the Yellow Turban Rebellion.
Sanguozhi Sanguo yanyi JP Comprehensive
Ji Ling; Lived AD ?–199
Served under Yuan Shu. A fierce warrior who was killed by Zhang Fei.
Sanguozhi Sanguo yanyi MH Comprehensive
Ju Gu; Lived AD ?–204
Maintained Handan. Defeated by Zhang Liao and shot while fleeing.
Sanguozhi Sanguo yanyi SW Comprehensive
King Meng Huo; Lifespan Unknown
Ruled Nanman after Shamoke’s death. Captured and released seven times by Kongming.
Sanguozhi Sanguo yanyi ME Comprehensive
King Mulu; Lived ?–225
A Nanman chieftan. Initially drove back Zhuge Liang’s armies with his magic.
Sanguozhi Sanguo yanyi SS Comprehensive
King Wutugu; Lived ?–225
Ruled the cave dwelling Wuguo Kingdom in south China. Twelve spans tall.
Sanguozhi Sanguo yanyi ME Comprehensive
Lady Zhurong; Lifespan Unknown
Wife of King Meng Huo. Said to be descended from the Goddess of Fire.
Sanguozhi Sanguo yanyi ME Comprehensive
Li Ru; Lifespan Unlisted
Served Dong Zhuo as an advisor. Died with his lord’s ambitions.
Sanguozhi Sanguo yanyi CO Comprehensive
Liu Biao (Jingsheng); Lived AD 142–208
Inspector of Jing province under the Han. Opposed the Sun family militarily.
Sanguozhi BR Sanguo yanyi Comprehensive
Liu Yao (Zhengli); Lived AD 157–198
Imperial Inspector of Yangzhou. Liu Dai’s brother. Defeated by Sun Ce, then died of illness.
Sanguozhi Sanguo yanyi Comprehensive JW
Lü Bu (Fengxian); Lived AD 156–198
Said to be the finest warrior of the Three Kingdoms era. Executed by Cao Cao.
Sanguozhi CO Sanguo yanyi JW Comprehensive JW
Mi Heng (Zhengping); Lived AD 176–200
Reputable scholar. Infuriated Cao Cao’s officers with his audacious ways.
Sanguozhi Sanguo yanyi JP Comprehensive
Min Gong; Lifespan Unknown
Han commander in the Henan district. Killed eunuch Duan Gui. Helped Emperor Shao.
Sanguozhi Sanguo yanyi JP Comprehensive
Pei Yuanshao; Lived AD ?–200
Former Yellow Scarve killed by Zhao Yun during an attempt to steal his horse.
Sanguozhi Sanguo yanyi SW Comprehensive
Qiao Rui; Lived AD ?–197
Officer of Yuan Shu. Fought with Cao Cao’s forces, but was killed by Xiahou Dun.
Sanguozhi Sanguo yanyi SW Comprehensive
Qu Yi; Lived AD ?–191
Defeated Han Fu, Yufulou and destroyed Gongsun Zan. Became arrogant and was executed.
Sanguozhi Sanguo yanyi SW Comprehensive
Shen Pei (Zhengnan); Lived AD ?–204
Served Yuan Shao with loyalty. After Shao’s death, sided with his youngest son, Shang.
Sanguozhi Sanguo yanyi DZ Comprehensive
Shi Xie (Weiyan); Lived AD 137–226
Grand Administrator of Jiaozhi. Paid regular tribute to Sun Quan.
Sanguozhi JI Sanguo yanyi Comprehensive
Sima Zhou (Zijiang); Lived AD 227–283
Led the force to which Sun Hao offered his seal and surrendered.
Sanguozhi Sanguo yanyi Comprehensive External (Jin Shu)
Tao Qian (Gongzu); Lived AD 132–194
Inspector of Xuzhou. Fought violently with Cao Cao. Died of illness.
Sanguozhi Sanguo yanyi Comprehensive External (HHS)
Tian Kai; Lived AD ?–199
Appointed Lieutenant Governor of Qingzhou by Gongsun Zan. Fought against Cao Cao.
Sanguozhi Sanguo yanyi SW Comprehensive
Wen Chou; Lived AD ?–200
A fierce general in service under Yuan Shao. Killed in battle with Cao Cao.
Sanguozhi Sanguo yanyi ME Comprehensive
Xu Shao (Zijiang); Lived AD 150–195
A specialist of personalities living in Runan. Praised Cao Cao. Later served Liu Yao.
Sanguozhi Sanguo yanyi Comprehensive ST
Xun Chen (Youruo); Lived AD C. 161–?
Younger brother of Xun Yu. Advised Han Fu on administration. Later served Yuan Shao.
Sanguozhi Sanguo yanyi DZ Comprehensive
Yan Baihu [White Tiger Yan]; Lifespan Unknown
Fought with Sun Ce, but was defeated. Killed by Dong Xi.
Sanguozhi Sanguo yanyi DZ Comprehensive
Yan Liang; Lived AD ?–200
A fierce general in service under Yuan Shao. Beheaded by Guan Yu.
Sanguozhi Sanguo yanyi ME Comprehensive
Yang Feng; Lived AD 153–197
Betrayed Li Jue to help Emperor Xian. Served Yuan Shu then Lü Bu. Killed by Bei’s men.
Sanguozhi Sanguo yanyi SW Comprehensive
Yang Hu (Shuzi); Lived AD 2?–278
A talented Jin officer. Held Xiang Yang. Formed a friendship with Lu Kang of Wu.
Sanguozhi Sanguo yanyi SW Comprehensive
Yuan Shao (Benchu); Lived AD C. 145–202
Childhood friend, and later enemy of, Cao Cao. Defeated at Guandu.
Sanguozhi JY Sanguo yanyi Comprehensive JP External (Reference)
Sanguozhi BR Sanguo yanyi Comprehensive
Yuan Shu (Gonglu); Lived AD 155–199
Yuan Shao’s younger brother. Declared himself Emperor, but soon after died.
Sanguozhi Sanguo yanyi Comprehensive JW External (SGZ)
Zhang Bao; Lived AD ?–184
Yellow Scarves leader and Zhang Jue’s brother. Self-titled ‘Lord of Earth’.
Sanguozhi Sanguo yanyi SW Comprehensive
Zhang Hu [Tiger Zhang]; Lifespan Unknown
Marched out with Huang Zu to oppose Sun Jian. killed by Han Dang after 30 bouts.
Sanguozhi Sanguo yanyi SW Comprehensive
Zhang Jue; Lived AD 140–184
Founder of the Yellow Scarves. Self-titled ‘Lord of Heaven’.
Sanguozhi Sanguo yanyi JW Comprehensive
Zhang Jun; Lived AD ?–184
Blamed the Yellow Turban revolt on the eunuchs. Arrested and flogged on false charges.
Sanguozhi Sanguo yanyi Comprehensive DZ
Zhang Liang; Lived AD ?–184
Yellow Scarves leader and Zhang Jue’s brother. Self-titled ‘Lord of Man’.
Sanguozhi Sanguo yanyi SW Comprehensive
Zhang Rang; Lived ?–189
Most influential of the Ten Regular Attendants. Drowned himself to avoid capture.
Sanguozhi Sanguo yanyi ME Comprehensive
Zhang Ren; Lived AD ?–213
Remained loyal to Liu Zhang. Executed by Liu Bei. In novel, Pang Tong died in his ambush.
Sanguozhi Sanguo yanyi DZ Comprehensive
Zhang Yang (Zhishu); Lived AD 151–198
A good and generous man, attempted to aid Emperor Xian but wasn’t trusted by other generals.
Sanguozhi Sanguo yanyi Comprehensive External (SGZ)
Zhang Ying; Lived ?–195
Served Liu Yao with Xue Li. Lost in battle to Sun Ce twice. Killed by Chen Wu.
Sanguozhi Sanguo yanyi SW Comprehensive
Zhu Jun (Gongwei); Lived ?–195
Han minister who fought against the Yellow Scarves with Liu Bei and Sun Jian.
Sanguozhi Sanguo yanyi Comprehensive JW
Zou Jing; Lifespan Unknown
Served as Commandant under Liu Yan. Fought the Yellow Scarves with Liu Bei.
Sanguozhi Sanguo yanyi SW Comprehensive
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