Qu Yi: Main protagonist. An extremely talented commander and veteran of wars across China. Cool, calm and collected, yet lacking in humility. He was charged by Yuan Shao to invade Gongsun Zan in You province and destroy him, thus delivering the entirety of northern China into the Yuan clan's domain.
Yuan Shao: An aristocrat and member of the illustrious Yuan clan of Runan who, for several generations, had held some the highest titles within the Han Imperial government. After the collapse of the Han government, he took control of a large swathe of northern China and is currently battling Gongsun Zan for control of all the lands north of the Yellow River.
Gongsun Zan: A veteran cavalry commander of the Han dynasty, he used his martial prowess and battlefield leadership to consolidate his hold of the northern province of You. Instigating a war with Yuan Shao, through deceit, trickery and betrayal he has managed to hold an edge in the war thus far.
Wen Chou: A hero of Yuan Shao's army, he possesses unmatched size and strength, and exceptional skill in combat. Despite these, he is also known for his rash behavior and ill-temperment which, thus far, has not been to his detriment. Has a known history of conflict with Qu Yi.
Han Meng: A trustworthy commander of Yuan Shao. While not particularly skilled in strategy or battlefield command, he has a certain knack for logistics and has reliably supplied the frontline commanders with the needed men and supplies for their campaigns.
Yan Gang: A general of Gongsun Zan, he was tasked with taking Yuan Shao's province of Ji. He would be the main opposition to Qu Yi when the latter marched his armies north.
Shan Jing: A reliable commander of Gongsun Zan. In charge of the exterior defenses of Fanyang, he supported Yan Gang in his mission to conquer Ji province.
Gongsun Fan: Younger brother of Gongsun Zan, who holds loyalty to his family above all else, even his own life.
Zhang He: A great general of Yuan Shao. While Qu Yi attacks Gongsun Zan in the north, he is charged with conquering the Black Mountain bandits in the west.
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