Ma Dai

Ma Dai is a character in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms. He is one of the military generals of Shu who previously served under his uncle, Han dynasty warlord Ma Teng. After Ma Teng's death, he followed his cousin Ma Chao (Ma Teng's eldest son) and they are joined the warlord Zhang Lu in Hanzhong for a short period of time. Ma Chao later served warlord Liu Bei and later Shu Han who is founded by Liu Bei. He is a playable character in the Dynasty Warriors video game series.

History
Ma Dai and Ma Teng they are summoned by Cao Cao in the capital, and escaped disguising himself as a trap of Wei forces, being immediately after Ma Dai actively participated in the Battle of the Tong Pass.

The said he later followed Ma Chao to serve under Zhang Lu, and that made defection towards Liu Bei when he besieged in Chengdu. After Liu Bei's death, Ma Dai was represented as a trusted general under Zhuge Liang, and would often be used in crucial parts of the battlefield. During the South Campaign, Zhuge Liang with Zhao Yun and Wei Yan. But his most notable feat consisted of killing the rebel Wei Yan in an arduous prepared by Zhuge Liang and Jiang Wei.

When Wei was rebelled, Ma Dai was pretended to join his cause, then at a time of distraction he was placed behind Wei and he was assassinated. His reward was the rank Wei had lost.

Trivia

 * Ma Dai was known as an intelligent tactician and has a cheerful, relaxed attitude, but is also known for his reliablity and willingness to work.