Ling Tong | Wu

Name: Ling Tong

Age: 19 (Born 189 AD)

Appearance: Ling Tong is a handsome young man, standing at 6’2”. He has brown eyes, and long, messy brown hair worn in a high ponytail. He’s rarely seen without his relaxed smile and dresses casually, even in battle. He’s fond of long scarves.

Personality: Ling Tong is an intelligent yet sarcastic vassal of Wu. He doesn't break a sweat under pressure, which makes him seem rather relaxed compared to his comrades. He speaks in a very relaxed, casual manner towards his comrades and friends, and is a very affable, respectful, and generous person, and prefers to keep his more serious demeanor under wraps. However, he's easily irritated by his enemies and often wants to end battles in a quick and efficient manner. He's willing to follow any orders even if it means collaborating with Gan Ning.

His feelings towards Gan Ning are... complicated. Ling Tong still feels a lot of animosity towards Gan Ning for killing his father, but at the same time, he acknowledges they work well together and are fierce rivals with respect for each other’s abilities. It’s a heavy grudge, rife with bickering and arguing, but one he’ll put aside if necessary. Lu Meng is usually the one breaking up the bickering and squabbling.

Ling Tong’s weapon of choice is a three-sectioned staff, wielded similarly to nunchaku.

Background: Ling Tong, from Yuhang County, was the son of Ling Cao, a military officer under Sun Ce and later Sun Quan. In 203, during the Battle of Xiakou, Ling Cao died after being struck by a stray arrow fired by Gan Ning. At just 15 years old, Ling Tong inherited his father’s military position and responsibilities.

Sun Quan appointed Ling Tong as Major of Separate Command and allowed him to take over his father’s post. Ling Tong soon proved his abilities during a campaign against bandits, where he was involved in a conflict with Chen Qin, a subordinate. After an insult that included disrespect toward his deceased father, Ling Tong killed Chen Qin in self-defense. Despite his actions, Sun Quan pardoned him after his victory in battle, impressed by his determination.

In 208, Ling Tong played a key role in an attack on Huang Zu. Leading a small force ahead of the main army, Ling Tong defeated Huang Zu's forces and captured Zhang Shuo's mariners. He continued his attack despite heavy resistance, where he and Dong Xi led a brave charge to break through Huang Zu's defenses, contributing to Sun Quan's victory and the conquest of Jiangxia.