Xu Shu

(Dynasty Warriors)(6'1) Xu Shu is the kind and empathetic strategist who briefly serves Liu Bei during the battle of Xinye. He led Liu Bei's army to victory against Cao Ren's deadly "Eight Gates Formation." strategy. His genius intellect caught the attention of Cao Cao, who came to want Xu Shu's genius for himself. Later, he was tricked into serving Cao Cao by Cheng Yu, who sent a forged letter to Xu Shu to come rescue his mother. He's friends with Zhuge Liang, Pang Tong, and Lang Xiang, all whom he met while studying under Sima Hui. He wields a jian with a rope dart attached to the hilt during battle and is extremely agile and fast. Despite being considered on the same level as Zhuge Liang, he believes he is less than and unimportant. Xu Shu cares deeply for the people and will try to end a battle without casualties. He's been interested in swords since his youth and quickly learned how to use them. He once got pursued as a criminal for taking revenge for a friend. (Any gender, Bi/Pan, 3 Kingdoms China)