Liao Hua

Liao Hua was a former Yellow Turban and loyal officer of Shu. When Guan Yu was besieged at Mai Castle, he sent Liao Hua to obtain reinforcements from Liu Feng, who refused. Desperate, Liao Hua rode back to Cheng Du to bring word to Liu Bei, who ordered Liu Feng executed. He lived to see the rise and fall of Shu.

Romance of the Three Kingdoms
Liao Hua's first appearance in the novel is in chapter 27 when he meets Guan Yu. After Guan Yu made his formal partings with Cao Cao, he hurried back to the carriage with his brother's wives. When he found them, they were guarded by Liao Hua, who announced his former rank as a Yellow Turban. Liao Hua rescued the ladies from bandits and presented the heads of the brigands as proof. Though Guan Yu was grateful for his deed, Liao Hua's past reputation made him weary of his trust. Therefore, his party said their thanks and continued on their way.