Basic Info
Name: Li Shang
Role: Shang
Movie: Mulan
Nicknames: N/A
Age: 24
Gender: Male
Height: 5'6
Weight: 135lb
Build: Muscular
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Dark brown
Scars or Markings: Several over his back from when he hadn't turned in time in the heat of battle
Brief Written Description: Shang is a handsome young man whose face is spread into a near constant smile. He doesn't take too much care over his appearance, believing that someone should like him for who he is, not what they want him to be.
Quirks and Faults
Due to his position in the military Shang is often used to people doing as he says without reproach.
He can be pretty thick at times when it comes to reading other people, making it hard to realize when something is wrong
Likes
-Martial arts
-Outdoors
-Relaxing after a long day
-fiddling with mechanics
-Horse Riding
-Fencing/sword-fighting
-storms
Dislikes
-Bringing dishonour upon anyone he cares about
-Failing someone
-Having nothing to do
-Taking lives
-Not being able to help
-People who ignore him
-Spicy food
Dreams
To live out the rest of his life in peace away from the military
Fears
Being called to war or dying before his time.
Personality
Shang is a very ordered and respectable young man who seems to be the epitome of honour and reason. While this is certainly the case when the situation calls for it, he often enjoys not having to worry about everyone's opinion of him. Being hard to anger Shang often spends his time tinkering away at an antique car or outside practicing his martial arts. Upon the end of the war the strict commander gave way to a softer man who just wanted to live in peace.
He can be pretty clueless to the emotions of others and according to him, his relationship with Mulan couldn't be better. He is content with their peaceful lifestyle in the small town and sees no need to bring back the old military commander. There is no need for him in the town, at least not in his mind.
He is friendly and enjoys socializing, though more often then not he will be the one occasionally talking and spending more time listening to what others have to say. He is a bit of a hopeless romantic, always making romantic dinners for him and Mulan or booking a table at the local restaurant or taking her out to the movies and giving her flowers and chocolates and a huge teddy bear or going out for walks with her at sunset....
History
Shortly after his initial introduction in Mulan, Shang is appointed as an army captain, by his father General Li. The appointment comes at the protest of Chi-Fu, who claims that Shang is too young for such responsibility. General Li defends the choice, noting Shang's numerous accomplishments as well as his impressive military lineage. As a slight compromise, Shang is ordered to train the new recruits, and then, pending Chi-Fu's approval, joins the main army in the Tung Shao Pass. Shang is initially excited at the prospect, but is slightly disappointed when the new recruits are shown to be lacking in skill. After hard training, however, he is able to turn them into respectable soldiers. Shang then goes to Chi-Fu, who refuses to grant his approval, despite Shang's protests. Chi-Fu disparages both the soldiers and Shang, hinting that he believes Shang only became captain because of his father. Chu-Fu then threatens that Shang's troops will never see battle after the General reads his report.
A letter later comes for Shang (supposedly from the General, but actually faked by Mushu) asking him to take his troops to the front. Coming to a village in the mountain pass, they discover that the village had been razed by the Huns. While searching for potential survivors, Shang learns that the entire army (including his father) perished in a battle against the Huns. Shang takes a moment to mourn, making a small shrine to his father, before taking his soldiers in pursuit of the Huns, who are headed toward the Imperial City. They soon meet the Hun army, only to learn that they are hopelessly outnumbered. Shang prepares for a last stand. However, a soldier named Ping (who is actually Mulan in disguise) is able to stop the Hun army by causing an avalanche. Shang is caught in the avalanche, but is saved by Ping.
In the aftermath, Shang thanks Ping and accepts "him" as a trusted friend. However, while Ping is receiving treatment, it is discovered that "he" is a woman named Mulan. Though the law states that a woman who is discovered in the army is to be killed, Shang spares her due to the debt he owes her for saving him. Shang then leaves Mulan, and leads his army to the Imperial City.
At the Imperial City, Shang and his troops are to be honored for defeating the Huns. However, he is seen to be downcast due to Mulan. Mulan suddenly arrives in the city, claiming that the Huns are alive. Shang refuses to believe her, as she had lied about her identity, but her claims are soon found to be true. As Shang is being honored by the Emperor, Shan Yu and several Huns kidnap the Emperor and lock themselves in the palace. Shang attempts to lead a rescue mission, but initially fails. Mulan takes charge, and along with Yao, Ling and Chien Po are able to climb up pillars onto an upper floor. While Mulan and the trio distract the Hun guards, Shang rushes to a balcony and fights Shan Yu. The trio are able to take the Emperor to safety, but when Shang is knocked out, Mulan chooses to forgo her own safety to assist him.
After Shan Yu is killed, Shang is seen running outside of the palace, where Mulan falls on him. He later defends Mulan as a hero when Chi Fu begins scolding her. Shang is among the first to bow to Mulan when the Emperor honors her as the hero of China. As Mulan prepares to go home, Shang attempts to tell her how her feels, but ends up stuttering out a reference to her fighting talents. Shang is shown to be disappointed in his failure, but after being counseled by the Emperor, he chooses to travel to Mulan's home to see her. He speaks to her, somewhat nervously, under the guise that he was returning a helmet she had left. As Mulan's father, Fa Zhou realizes what Shang is trying to say, he motions to Mulan, who then invites Shang to dinner that night. (Copied from Disney Wiki :P)
Shang and Mulan have had a nice time together and Shang wouldn't change it for the world. He is happy in their relationship and seems oblivious to the distance that is growing between them.
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