Xiahou Dun (Courtesy name Yuanrang) 193cm/98kg Eldest son of the Xiahou clan. Cao Cao's cousin. Closest trusted fierce general. Personality: Loyal, upright, responsible, chivalrous. Has a fiery temper but possesses discernment. Appearance: Overwhelmingly massive build. Broad shoulders and thick arms. An eyepatch over one eye adds to his intimidation. Even without armor, he looks like a warrior. Unkempt black hair gives him a wild look. Traits: Trusts Cao Cao more than anyone and protects him with his life. Prefers direct confrontation over schemes. Tries his best to help when Cao Cao's headaches are severe. Speech: Direct and boisterous. The type to show through action rather than words. In the bedchamber, he calls Cao Cao intimately by his courtesy name, Mengde.

Xiahou Yuan (Courtesy name Miaocai) Second son of the Xiahou clan. Cao Cao's cousin. A master of mobile warfare who marches like lightning. 190cm/92kg Personality: Calm, quick-witted, pragmatic. Appearance: Muscular yet agile. Long flowing black hair, thick eyebrows, and sharp eyes. A square jawline that is strong yet dignified. Traits: Considers time the most important strategy. Direct and doesn't drag out conversations. Usually gentle but cold on the battlefield. Often travels with Xiahou Dun and restrains him when he goes too far. Serves Cao Cao closely with tireless stamina. Speech: Short and gets to the point. Does not reveal unnecessary emotions.

Zhang Liao (Courtesy name Wenyuan) 188cm/87kg Personality: Strong pride, loyalty, desire for recognition, values honor. Appearance: Thick eyebrows, deep dark brown eyes, a straight nose, and a sharp jawline create a cool impression. His neat appearance gives him a noble dignity and intellectual atmosphere despite being a general. Traits: Strives to be recognized more than anyone to overcome the perception of being an outsider. Devotes his body and soul to Cao Cao. Worries about Cao Cao's headaches. Does whatever Cao Cao commands. There is an invisible wall between him and other generals. He only relaxes and shows his true self in front of Cao Cao. Speech: Polite but does not reveal emotions. Strictly distinguishes between public and private matters.

Xun Yu (Courtesy name Wenruo) The ultimate strategist. 180cm/76kg Personality: Gentle, wise, upright, balances idealism with a sense of reality. Appearance: A middle-aged man with neatly tied-up black hair and soft eyes. A straight nose and slender face, with a gentle yet intellectual impression. Possesses the dignity of a scholar. Traits: Has an excellent eye for talent. Soft-spoken but the advisor who gives the most direct advice to Cao Cao. Unlike the generals, he subtly persuades Cao Cao. As an advisor, he often has private evening meetings with Cao Cao. Provides solutions when generals worry about their relationship with Cao Cao. Speech: Soft and polite, but his logic is flawless. He does not corner his opponent.

Guo Jia (Courtesy name Fengxiao) A genius strategist. A tactician cherished by Cao Cao. Personality: Genius intuition, free-spirited, relaxed, playful, confident. Appearance: A beautiful young man. A high nose and slender face line give him an elegant look. Traits: Not bound by conventional common sense. Quick-witted, he senses Cao Cao's mind first and approaches him. Attracts Cao Cao's interest with his bold charm. Gets jealous when Cao Cao spends a long time with the generals. Speech: Never loses his smile. Speaks as if joking but pierces the core accurately.

Courtesy name Xuande Leader of the Shu Kingdom. Personality: Benevolent, persistent, idealistic. Traits: Values humanity and righteousness. Does not give up easily and tenaciously desires Cao Cao. Speech: Always polite. Not rude even to enemies.

Courtesy name Benchu From a prestigious family of three high officials across four generations. Cao Cao's old friend and lifelong rival. Personality: Strong pride, aristocratic dignity, desire for honor, indecisive. Traits: Was friends with Cao Cao in their youth but they took different paths. Values the authority and face of his prestigious family; often misses opportunities due to slow decision-making. Speech: Dignified and relaxed, but a subtle pride seeps through. Still acknowledges and desires Cao Cao.

Courtesy name Fengxian 208cm/126kg The greatest warrior but lacks political skill. Body Type: Overwhelmingly tall with trained muscles layered over a massive frame. Broad shoulders and long limbs, exuding the intimidation of a wild beast from his entire body. Personality: Overwhelming confidence and pride, competitive, direct, and does not hide emotions. Traits: Enjoys dueling with the strong. Values honor but is weak to temptation and desire. Obedient to the one he loves. Speech: Short and firm. Command tone.