Ma Chao

Ma Chao, nickname Ma Chao the Splendid, is the supporting character of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms. He is the son of Xi leader Ma Teng and cousin of fellow Shu officer Ma Dai. He is a playable character in the Dynasty Warriors series.

History
After the assassination of his father, Ma Chao holds grudge against Cao Cao and attempts to avenge his father's death in Tong Gate, to no avail. So he joined Zhang Lu and as Zhang Lu's officer, he led reinforcements to Liu Zhang when the latter is atttacked by Liu Bei in Chengdu. However, he and Ma Dai decide to join with Shu because he believes that Liu Bei is on the side of justice and becomes one of the Five Tiger Generals.

Filled with a warrior's pride, Ma Chao is a straightforward man who believes in making his future with his own power. A firm believer of justice and heroics, he is always intent on declaring his intentions for all to hear.

Trivia

 * Around Yiling and his death by illness, Ma Chao took on the role of an encouraging big brother figure for the children of Guan Yu and Zhang Fei.
 * Ma Chao is compared to Jade from the Mortal Kombat series.