History WMG / DynastyWarriors

* Zhang Liang and/or Zhang Bao

* Zhang Liang or Zhang Bao

** According to fans from Taiwan, Yueying is a [[DarkSkinnedBlond ganguro girl]] and Komei is into that type of fashion.

** Was historically a {{Jerkass}} who belittled his fellow officers while trying to make himself look good. He's prime TokenEvilTeammate material because of this, and could be an excellent {{Foil}} to [[TokenGoodTeammate Cao Ren]], whom he was constantly seen with in earlier games. In order to make him ''somewhat'' likable, he could have a strong connection to [[MoralityPet his family]]: in the novel, he rescued Cao Cao, even after he threatened to execute Hong for screwing up against Ma Chao. While his early accomplishment was very minor, it could also serve as a future MemeticMutation: His first blood against the Yellow Turbans is against [[UnfortunateNames He Man]]. Combine with the idea of him being a TokenEvilTeammate material, can you say the idea of a 'somewhat grounded, a little bit more moral [[Franchise/MastersOfTheUniverse Skeletor]]'?

''VideoGame/TotalWarThreeKingdoms'' will have a DLC which focused on the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NnRSGkfHpO0 War of the Eight Princes]]. Koei already had a portrait of Jia Nanfeng thanks to the mobile card game so it's possible that the spin-off will be similar to ''Samurai Warriors: The Spirit of Sanada'' but it will focus on the Sima clan, starting with Sima Yi's military career up to the War of the Eight Princes, if possible. It will also bring some of the Sima clan members as playable characters such as Sima Fu (Sima Yi's brother), Sima Liang and Sima Lun (two of Sima Yi's sons who were involved with the War of the Eight Princes), Sima Yan (Sima Zhao's son and the first emperor of the Jin Dynasty) etc. It would also expand the characterization of Xin Xianying and Wen Yang because the former had more involvement post-Wuzhang Plains than in the game's storyline and the latter's career was at his peak during Sima Yan's time. This also means the barbarian tribes such as the Xianbei and Xiongnu will be introduced.

** King of a barbarian tribe who allied with Liu Bei who killed Gan Ning and was cut down by Zhou Tai. His musou mode would consist of him surviving past Yi Ling and having a rivarly with Meng Huo over their tribes and after Nanzhong is subdued move on to conquer Wei at Jie Ting

** Cao Cao's second wife, but becomes the official one after his first wife divorced him following death of Cao Ang (Cao Cao's eldest son at the time and said ex-wife's adopted son [[ParentalSubstitute whom she treat as her own son]]). Interestingly, some Lady Bian's traits are similar with Lianshi in the game, especiallly their RagsToRiches and TeamMom traits. No, seriously, this is basically what makes many fans interested on her becomes playable in future games someday. She can also be another TokenGoodTeammate for Wei because material source state she's benevolent woman. Might also involve a ShoutOut or TakeThat towards her treatment in ''VideoGame/TotalWarThreeKingdoms'' where [[TookALevelInJerkass she was stuck with overcompetitive and toxic traits]]. As in, being baffled with some people thinking she's secretly a bitch and proves that she's more down-to-earth.

** Cao Cao's second wife, but becomes the official one after his first wife divorced him following death of Cao Ang (Cao Cao's eldest son at the time and said ex-wife's adopted son [[ParentalSubstitute whom she treat as her own son]]). Interestingly, some Lady Bian's traits are similar with Lianshi in the game, especiallly their RagsToRiches and TeamMom traits. No, seriously, this is basically what makes many fans interested on her becomes playable in future games someday. She can also be another TokenGoodTeammate for Wei because material source state she's benevolent woman.

** According to fans from Taiwan, Yueying is a [[DarkSkinnedBlond ganguro girl]] and Komei is into that type of fashion.

** Cao Pi's son by Lady Zhen. Had a CallingTheOldManOut moment after Cao Pi had Lady Zhen executed on pretenses that she was too jealous of his other concubines. Was the ruler of Wei when Himiko sent emissaries to China, so this would be a way for her to cameo in the Dynasty Warriors series.

** Was historically a {{Jerkass}} who belittled his fellow officers while trying to make himself look good. He's prime TokenEvilTeammate material because of this, and could be an excellent {{Foil}} to [[TokenGoodTeammate Cao Ren]], whom he was constantly seen with in earlier games. In order to make him ''somewhat'' likable, he could have a strong connection to [[MoralityPet his family]]: in the novel, he rescued Cao Cao, even after he threatened to execute Hong for screwing up against Ma Chao.

** In conjunction of Mi Fang above, this is her sister, one of Liu Bei's wives before Sun Shangxiang, and then the lady who delivered infant Liu Shan to Zhao Yun in Changban before committing suicide on a well. This lady would've been around since the earlier era of Shu, and since Koei puts Liu Bei X SSX as their OTP and Mi Shi WASN'T the blood mother of Liu Shan, Koei can take a lot of liberties with this one: She was one of the wives trapped in Cao Cao's services when Guan Yu was captured and forced to serve him so they could have a lot of rapport together, without actually marrying (female friend or sorts). She would accompany Guan Yu during the 'Guan Yu's Escape' scenario and probably also had a hand in Guan Yu's decision to adopt Guan Ping. While she's more of the intellect type, she would still possess the bravery to protect Liu Shan in Changban (this would translate to a HoldTheLine mission with her) until Zhao Yun arrived, and then she threw herself to the well like usual. Sure, she might be short-lived, but the game also has a lot more short-lived characters like Dian Wei or Pang Tong. Likewise, this might have an effect to Liu Bei, who was also hiding the grief of the loss of one of his wives, though Sun Shangxiang will help him move on. But most importantly, Mi Shi would've been Mi Fang's MoralityChain, on hearing her death, he started having SanitySlippage and blaming others for her death, but especially Guan Yu because he wasn't there at Changban regardless of the good rapport he got during their time trapped by Cao Cao. In case hypothetical scenario exists, Mi Shi might turn out to be a case of [[HesJustHiding She's Just Hiding]], either she survived the fall or she was cunning enough to make sure her fall wouldn't be fatal and then went into hiding (they NeverFoundTheBody after all), only reappearing at Fan Castle to prevent Mi Fang from defecting to Wu.

Having read about how she's supposed to have been unattractive in real life, it got me thinking maybe that's by Chinese standards. The area Shu controlled appears to border India, so perhaps her family moved to China and she married Zhuge Liang. Also, in recent entries in the series Yueying seems to sport a [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bindi_(decoration) bindi]] between her eyebrows. Who knows? By Indian standards she could have been downright gorgeous.

** Jin Officer who was close friends with Wu Officer Lu Kang and greatly trusted and relied upon by Sima Zhao, despite his skills he was never able to best Kang and was unable to conquer Wu.

* Cheng Pu
** The EnsembleDarkhorse amongst NPC's, one of Wu's most steadfast generals, serving the 3 generations of Sun family from Jian to Quan alongside Huang Gai and Han Dang, and has a 'unique' weapon, the Serpent Spear (think of it like a toned down version of Zhang Fei's Viper Blade). While he doesn't have historical noteworthiness, Koei can give him some... in particular, his relations with other veteran of Wu: Zu Mao. Cheng Pu and Zu Mao are rather close together, but Zu Mao died as early as the battle of Si Shui Gate against Hua Xiong (this is why Zu Mao probably wouldn't make it to the roster). Mao's death crushed Pu, but then he resolved to protect the family even better, so no one will have to share the same fate as Mao. He becomes increasingly workaholic, as eventually Huang Gai and Han Dang have to convince him to stop that for his health and Cheng Pu would learn the lesson of letting go of the past and focusing on what matters: Servitude to the Lord of Wu.
*** Confirmed (finally) to be playable in Dynasty Warriors 9.